

Blackmail
1929-07-28 · 86 min · ★ 6.5
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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- Directors
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Production companies
- British International Pictures
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Anny OndraAlice White
Sara AllgoodMrs. White
Charles PatonMr. White
John LongdenDetective Frank Webber
Donald CalthropTracy
Cyril RitchardThe Artist
Hannah JonesThe Landlady
Harvey BrabanThe Chief Inspector
Alfred HitchcockMan on Subway (uncredited)
Joan BarryAlice White (voice) (uncredited)
Phyllis KonstamGossiping Neighbour (uncredited)
Percy ParsonsCrook (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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