Movie

Blackmail

“SCREAMING NEW THRILLS WITH THE SCREEN'S”

★ 6.9(8)19391h 21m

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Where to watch Blackmail

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: H. C. Potter
Release date: 1939-09-08
Runtime: 1h 21m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Loew's Incorporated

About Blackmail

Blackmail is a 1939 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by H. C. Potter, starring Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Hussey and Gene Lockhart. It has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Blackmail in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A fugitive from a chain gang becomes an oil-well firefighter and meets the man who framed him.

Cast

Edward G. Robinson

John R. Ingram

Ruth Hussey

Helen Ingram

Gene Lockhart

William 'Bill' Ramey

Bobs Watson

Hank Ingram

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Moose McCarthy

John Wray

Convict Diggs

Arthur Hohl

Rawlins

Esther Dale

Sarah

Trevor Bardette

Southern Deputy (uncredited)

Willie Best

Bunny - the Janitor (uncredited)

Stanley Blystone

Oil Worker (uncredited)

Wade Boteler

Police Sergeant (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

gangsterchain gang

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Blackmail in Canada?+

Blackmail is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Blackmail on Netflix?+

Blackmail is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Blackmail?+

Blackmail has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

Who stars in Blackmail?+

Blackmail stars Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Hussey, Gene Lockhart, Bobs Watson and Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams.

When did Blackmail come out?+

Blackmail is a 1939 movie directed by H. C. Potter.

What genre is Blackmail?+

Blackmail is Crime, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Blackmail?+

Blackmail was directed by H. C. Potter.