Blackmail
A London woman becomes the target of a cunning artist's blackmail after defending herself against a violent attacker, forcing a distracted Scotland Yard detective to choose between duty and love.
“A romance of Scotland Yard”
Synopsis
In 1929 London, Frank Webber, a Scotland Yard detective with a heavy workload, appears more devoted to his duties than to his romantic relationship with Alice White. Feeling neglected, Alice accepts an invitation from a refined and courteous artist to visit his upscale apartment.
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Edited by Emile De RuelleShot by Jack E CoxScored by Jimmy Campbell
Also known as
- Erpressungde
- Chantagefr
- Ricattoit
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Cast & Crew
17 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Anny Ondra
as Alice White
John Longden
as Detective Frank Webber
Sara Allgood
as Mrs. White
Charles Paton
as Mr. White
Donald Calthrop
as Tracy
Cyril Ritchard
as Mr. Crewe, an artist
Hannah Jones
as The Landlady
Harvey Braban
as Chief Inspector Wald (sound version)
Ex Det Sergt Bishop
as The Detective Sergeant
Johnny Ashby
as Boy
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