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Blackmail (1929)

1929-07-28 · 1h 26m · EN
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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.

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Alfred HitchcockDirectorMichael PowellWriter

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Anny OndraAnny OndraAlice WhiteSara AllgoodSara AllgoodMrs. WhiteCharles PatonCharles PatonMr. WhiteJohn LongdenJohn LongdenDetective Frank WebberDonald CalthropDonald CalthropTracyCyril RitchardCyril RitchardThe ArtistHannah JonesHannah JonesThe LandladyHarvey BrabanHarvey BrabanThe Chief InspectorEx-Det. Sergt. BishopEx-Det. Sergt. BishopThe Detective SergeantAlfred HitchcockAlfred HitchcockMan on Subway (uncredited)Johnny AshbyJohnny AshbyBoy (Uncredited)Joan BarryJoan BarryAlice White (Voice) (Uncredited)

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London, england1920sBlackmailBased on play or musicalScotland yardBoyfriend girlfriend relationshipBlack and white

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Genre affinityThriller · DramaTheme affinityLondon England · 1920s · BlackmailDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference99505Actor preference278735 · 278385 · 242524

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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.

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Blackmail has a runtime of 86 minutes.

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