Blackmail (1929): Cast & Box Office
Blackmail is a 1929 crime thriller starring John Longden as Detective Frank Webber, Anny Ondra and Sara Allgood. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $749 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Blackmail About?
The premise of Blackmail without spoilers.
Set in 1929 London, the story follows Scotland Yard detective Frank Webber, whose devotion to his work leaves his girlfriend Alice White feeling neglected. Seeking attention, Alice accepts an invitation from a suave, cultured artist to see his stylish apartment, sparking a tense romantic entanglement.
Blackmail Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- artist
- detective
- knife
- murder
- blackmail
- scotland yard
- blackmailer
- artist's studio
- glove
- cigar smoking
- london england
- attempted rape
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- teahouse
- british noir
- painter as artist
- car chase
- police chase
- interrupted meeting
- ballerina costume
- writer director
- murder in self defense
- tobacco shop
- father daughter relationship
- guilty conscience
- revolver
- reading room
- king's jester
- bread knife
- villain falls to his death
- chief inspector
- handwritten note
- damaged painting
- singing bird
- police department
- london landmark
- subway car
- two timing woman
- staircase tracking shot
- offscreen killing
- signature
- running in a museum
- domed building
- police procedural crime
- psychological thriller
- overhead camera shot
- theft
- woman dresses
- woman in jeopardy
- hitchcock and allgood
- psychological drama
Blackmail Cast & Characters
John Longden leads the cast as Detective Frank Webber, with Anny Ondra as Alice White and Sara Allgood as Mrs. White.
- John Longden as Detective Frank Webber
- Anny Ondra as Alice White
- Sara Allgood as Mrs. White
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Alfred Hitchcock as Man on Subway (uncredited)
Also Starring in Blackmail
· 13 more- Charles Paton Mr. White
- Donald Calthrop Tracy
- Cyril Ritchard The Artist
- Hannah Jones The Landlady
- Percy Parsons Crook (uncredited)
- Sam Livesey The Chief Inspector (silent version) (uncredited)
- Joan Barry Alice White (voice) (uncredited)
- Phyllis Konstam Gossiping Neighbour (uncredited)
- Johnny Butt Sergeant (uncredited)
- Harvey Braban The Chief Inspector
- Phyllis Monkman Gossip Woman (uncredited)
- Ex-Det. Sergt. Bishop The Detective Sergeant
- Johnny Ashby Boy (uncredited)
Blackmail Box Office
Blackmail grossed $749 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$749
Blackmail Trailers & Videos
The teaser of Blackmail.
Cars in Blackmail
15 cars on screen, including the Crossley 20/25 h.p. and the 1923 Unic 12/14 hp.
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Crossley 20/25 h.p. Main role -
1923 Unic 12/14 hp Important role -
1923 Albion 20 cwt Background role -
1928 Armstrong Siddeley 15 hp Six Background role
Blackmail Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “La muchacha de Londres” and “Kiristys”.
- Also known as
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- La muchacha de Londres
- Kiristys
- Alice White-saken
- Szantaż
- 恐喝(ゆすり)
- ゆすり
- 블랙메일
- Erpressung
- Ricatto
- Chantage
- Chantaje
- Chantagem
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- Шантаж
- Její zpověď
- Șantaj
- Chantagem e Confissão
- Zsarolás
- Utpressning
- 讹诈
- 협박
- Şantaj
- Pengeafpresning
- סחיטה
- Σκότωσα για την Τιμή μου
- 恐喝
- Puhtauden lunnaat
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Blackmail FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Blackmail, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Blackmail?
Blackmail runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Blackmail released?
Blackmail was released on July 11, 1929.
Who is in the cast of Blackmail?
Blackmail stars John Longden as Detective Frank Webber, Anny Ondra as Alice White and Sara Allgood as Mrs. White, among 17 credited actors.
How much did Blackmail make at the box office?
Blackmail grossed $749 worldwide.
Does Blackmail have a post-credit scene?
No. Blackmail has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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