The Beloved Blackmailer (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1918, The Beloved Blackmailer is a comedy and drama film directed by Dell Henderson, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. The girlfriend of the son of a rich railroad tycoon, attempts to help him escape the clutches of his well-meaning, but over-bearing mother whilst encouraging her own father not to give up on his business, by instigating a staged kidnapping and black-mailing scheme.
Who’s in it. The Beloved Blackmailer stars Carlyle Blackwell as Bobby Briggs, William T. Carleton as Alexander Briggs, Isabel Berwin as Mrs. Briggs and Evelyn Greeley as Corinne Norris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Beloved Blackmailer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beloved Blackmailer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beloved Blackmailer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beloved Blackmailer (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beloved Blackmailer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beloved Blackmailer worth watching?
- The Beloved Blackmailer holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beloved Blackmailer?
- The Beloved Blackmailer stars Carlyle Blackwell, William T. Carleton, Isabel Berwin, Evelyn Greeley and Charles Dungan.
- When was The Beloved Blackmailer released?
- The Beloved Blackmailer was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.