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"SCREAMING NEW THRILLS WITH THE SCREEN'S"
A fugitive from a chain gang becomes an oil-well firefighter and meets the man who framed him.
Starring
Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Hussey, Gene Lockhart
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Blackmail was released 87 years ago in 1939.
Overview
A fugitive from a chain gang becomes an oil-well firefighter and meets the man who framed him.
Blackmail is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 21m.
CAST (20)
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)
Ed Brady
Prisoner Worrying About Dick Tracy (uncredited)
EB
Everett Brown
Black Prisoner (uncredited)
Eddy Chandler
Prisoner Boss Brown (uncredited)
George Cooper
Released Prisoner Hawley (uncredited)
Joseph Crehan
Mr. Blaine (uncredited)
JD
Jack Daley
Policeman (uncredited)
Frank Darien
Ramey's Oil-Well Watchman (uncredited)
Hal K. Dawson
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Blackmail about?
A fugitive from a chain gang becomes an oil-well firefighter and meets the man who framed him.
How long is Blackmail?
Blackmail has a runtime of 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Who stars in Blackmail?
The cast of Blackmail includes Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Hussey, Gene Lockhart, Bobs Watson, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams.
What is the rating of Blackmail?
Blackmail has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Crime
Drama
Thriller