

Blackmail
1947-07-24 · 67 min · ★ 4.2
A private detective is offered a job protecting a rich business man from suspected blackmail. Before he can accept the case a murder is uncovered.
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- Directors
- Lesley Selander
- Production companies
- Republic Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
William MarshallDaniel J. Turner
Adele MaraSylvia Duane
Ricardo CortezZiggy Cranston
Grant WithersInspector Donaldson
Stephanie BachelorCarla
Richard FraserAntoine Le Blanc
Roy BarcroftSpice Kellaway
George J. LewisBlue Chip Winslow
Gregory GayeJervis (as Gregory Gay)
Tristram CoffinPinky
Eva NovakMamie, the Maid
Sayre DearingRoulette Player
Tom LondonTom - Cashier
Ben WeldenBartender
Robert J. WilkePolicemanTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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