Held For Ransom (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1938, Held For Ransom is a crime film directed by Clarence Bricker, running about 59 minutes. “MEET MISS FEDERAL AGENT! She starts where all others fall!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A female detective investigates the kidnapping of a wealthy businessman.
Who’s in it. Held For Ransom stars Blanche Mehaffey as Betty Mason, Grant Withers as Larry Scott, Bruce Warren as Don and Jack Mulhall as Morrison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Held For Ransom has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Held For Ransom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Held For Ransom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Held For Ransom (1938)?
- In US, Held For Ransom is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Held For Ransom worth watching?
- Held For Ransom holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Held For Ransom?
- Held For Ransom stars Blanche Mehaffey, Grant Withers, Bruce Warren, Jack Mulhall and Kenneth Harlan.
- When was Held For Ransom released?
- Held For Ransom was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.