Blackwell's Island
Originally released in 1939. Blackwell's Island is a comedy/crime film. directed by William C. McGann. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Garfield, Rosemary Lane, and Dick Purcell
Synopsis
A reporter gets himself sent to prison to expose a mobster.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 24, 1939
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Garfield
as Tim Haydon
Rosemary Lane
as Mary 'Sunny' Walsh
Dick Purcell
as Terry Walsh
Victor Jory
as Thomas MacNair
Stanley Fields
as 'Bull' Bransom
Morgan Conway
as Steve Cardigan
Granville Bates
as Stuart Granger
Anthony Averill
as Brower
Peggy Shannon
as Pearl Murray
Charley Foy
as Benny Farmer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackwell's Island about?
A reporter gets himself sent to prison to expose a mobster.
Who directed Blackwell's Island?
Blackwell's Island was directed by William C. McGann.
How long is Blackwell's Island?
Blackwell's Island has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Blackwell's Island released?
Blackwell's Island was released on January 24, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blackwell's Island?
The main cast of Blackwell's Island includes John Garfield, Rosemary Lane, Dick Purcell, Victor Jory, Stanley Fields.