Movie·1929·1h 26m
Blackmail
A romance of Scotland Yard
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Michael Powell
Producer
John Maxwell
Cinematography
Jack E. Cox
Music
Hubert Bath
Editor
Emile de Ruelle
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Anny Ondra
Alice White
Sara Allgood
Mrs. White
Charles Paton
Mr. White
John Longden
Detective Frank Webber
Donald Calthrop
Tracy
Cyril Ritchard
The Artist
Hannah Jones
The Landlady
Harvey Braban
The Chief Inspector
Ex-Det. Sergt. Bishop
The Detective Sergeant
Alfred Hitchcock
Man on Subway (uncredited)
Johnny Ashby
Boy (uncredited)
Joan Barry
Alice White (voice) (uncredited)
Johnny Butt
Sergeant (uncredited)
Phyllis Konstam
Gossiping Neighbour (uncredited)
Sam Livesey
The Chief Inspector (silent version) (uncredited)
Phyllis Monkman
Gossip Woman (uncredited)
Percy Parsons
Crook (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Screenplay, Director
Jack E. Cox
Director of Photography
Emile de Ruelle
Editor
John Maxwell
Producer
Hubert Bath
Original Music Composer
Michael Powell
Writer
Jimmy Campbell
Original Music Composer
Reginald Connelly
Original Music Composer
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