Blackmail (1939 film)
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| 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 |
| Release dates | September 8, 1939 U.S. release |
| Running time | 81 minutes |
| Language | English |
Blackmail is a 1939 crime drama film starring Edward G. Robinson. The black-and-white film was directed by H.C. Potter.
Plot
John Ingram is a very successful oil-field firefighter and a family man. 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 Ingram in a newsreel and shows up looking for a job.
Ramey attempts to blackmail Ingram, who had run from a chain gang years ago and started a new life under an assumed name. After a shady deal is made, Ingram is tricked and Ramey turns him into authorities, who return him to a chain gang. Ramey subsequently becomes a very rich man.
When Ingram finds out about the success of the man who betrayed him, he plans a daring escape in an attempt to return home and get revenge.
Cast
- Edward G. Robinson as John R. Ingram, an alias of John Harrington
- Ruth Hussey as Helen Ingram
- Gene Lockhart as William Ramey
- Bobs Watson as Hank Ingram
- Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Moose McCarthy (as Guinn Williams)
External links
- Blackmail at the Internet Movie Database
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