Blackmailer is a 1936 American comedy mystery film directed by Gordon Wiles and starring William Gargan, Florence Rice, and H.B. Warner.[1] It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures.
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| Directed by | Gordon Wiles |
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| Cinematography | Allen G. Siegler |
| Edited by | Al Clark |
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| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
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Running time | 66 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Variety also reported that exhibitors were advised to ignore the pressbook and sell the film as a farce.[2]
Plot edit
An incompetent police inspector and an equally foolish private detective both become involved in a blackmail case.
Cast edit
- William Gargan as Peter Cornish
- Florence Rice as Joan Rankin
- H.B. Warner as Michael Rankin
- Nana Bryant as Mrs. Lindsay
- Wyrley Birch as Nelson
- Drue Leyton as Lydia Rankin
- Paul Hurst as Inspector Killian
- Kenneth Thomson as Mr. Porter
- Boyd Irwin as Dr. Lindsay
- Alexander Cross as Jack Donovan
- Herman Bing as Dr. Rosenkrantz - Coroner
Release edit
Blackmailer was released on May 8, 1936.[2]
References edit
- ^ Langman & Finn 1995, p. 26.
- ^ a b "The Blackmailer". American Film Institute. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
Bibliography edit
- Langman, Larry; Finn, Daniel (1995). A Guide to American Crime Films of the Thirties. Greenwood Press.
External links edit
- Blackmailer at IMDb
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