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Blackmail

NR19291h 26mAlfred Hitchcock
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 88%

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"A romance of Scotland Yard"

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.

DramaThrillerCrime
London, EnglandBlackmailScotland YardBased On Play Or MusicalBlack And WhiteBoyfriend Girlfriend Relationship

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Frequently asked questions

What is Blackmail (1929) about?

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.

Who stars in Blackmail?

Blackmail stars Anny Ondra (Alice White), Sara Allgood (Mrs. White), Charles Paton (Mr. White), John Longden (Detective Frank Webber), Donald Calthrop (Tracy). The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

How long is Blackmail?

Blackmail has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1929. It is rated NR.

Is Blackmail worth watching?

Blackmail holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Drama, Thriller, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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