Blackmail (1929)

07/11/1929 (GB) • 1h 26m

Drama, Thriller, Crime

A romance of Scotland Yard

Overview

London, 1929. Frank Webber, a very busy Scotland Yard detective, seems to be more interested in his work than in Alice White, his girlfriend. Feeling herself ignored, Alice agrees to go out with an elegant and well-mannered artist who invites her to visit his fancy apartment.

Top Billed Cast

Anny Ondra

Alice White

Sara Allgood

Mrs. White

Charles Paton

Mr. White

John Longden

Detective Frank Webber

Cyril Ritchard

The Artist

Hannah Jones

The Landlady

Harvey Braban

The Chief Inspector

Ex-Det. Sergt. Bishop

The Detective Sergeant


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

london, england

blackmail

scotland yard

based on play or musical

black and white

boyfriend girlfriend relationship

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