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Blackmail
A romance of Scotland Yard
1929 · 1h 26m · Not Rated
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Alfred Hitchcock
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Alfred Hitchcock Director
- Anny Ondra as Alice White
- Sara Allgood as Mrs. White
- Charles Paton as Mr. White
- John Longden as Detective Frank Webber
- Donald Calthrop as Tracy
- Cyril Ritchard as The Artist
- Hannah Jones as The Landlady
- Harvey Braban as The Chief Inspector
- Ex-Det. Sergt. Bishop Cast
- Alfred Hitchcock Cast
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