Blackmail (1939 film)
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| Blackmail | |
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 Blackmail movie poster 1939 |
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| Directed by | H.C. Potter |
| Produced by | Fred T. Gallo |
| Written by | Endre Bohem (story) and Dorothy Yost (story) David Hertz (screenplay) and William Ludwig (screenplay) |
| Starring | Edward G. Robinson Ruth Hussey Gene Lockhart |
| Music by | David Snell Edward Ward |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) |
| Release date(s) | September 8, 1939 U.S. release |
| Running time | 81 min |
| Language | English |
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Blackmail is a 1939 crime drama film starring Edward G. Robinson. The black-and-white film was directed by H.C. Potter.
[edit] Plot
Edward G. Robinson plays John Ingram, a very successful oil-field firefighter with a young family. All is going so well, he's even bought his own oil well in hope of striking it rich. His greatest fears are realized, however, when a man, William Ramey, from his secret past sees him in a newsreel and shows up looking for a job. Eventually Ramey attempts to blackmail Ingram, who had run from a chain gang years ago and started a new life and family under an assumed name. After a shady deal is made, Ingram is tricked and Ramey turns him into authorities, who then ends up back on a chain gang. Meanwhile, Ramey becomes a very rich man.
When Ingram finds out about the success of the man that betrayed him, he plans a daring escape in an attempt to return home and get revenge on him.
[edit] Cast
- Edward G. Robinson as John R. Ingram, an Alias of John Harrington
- Ruth Hussey as Helen Ingram
- Gene Lockhart as William 'Bill' Ramey
- Bobs Watson as Hank Ingram
- Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Moose McCarthy (as Guinn Williams)
