Blackmail (1929)
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.
Where to watch Blackmail
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+, IndieFlix Shorts, Artiflix | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Artiflix | Amazon Video, BFI Player | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Artiflix | — | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Artiflix | — | — |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video, Artiflix | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video, Artiflix | — | — |
| India | Artiflix | — | — |
| South Africa | Artiflix | — | — |
| United Arab Emirates | Artiflix | — | — |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+, Artiflix | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Blackmail in 129 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Blackmail about?
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. Blackmail is a Drama, Thriller, Crime movie, released on 1929-07-28, runtime 86 minutes.
Is Blackmail worth watching?
TMDB users rate Blackmail 6.5 out of 10 from 296 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Blackmail?
In the United States, Blackmail streams on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ and IndieFlix Shorts and can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Alfred Hitchcock
Cast
- 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 as The Detective Sergeant
- Alfred Hitchcock as Man on Subway (uncredited)
- Johnny Ashby as Boy (uncredited)
- Joan Barry as Alice White (voice) (uncredited)
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Sources
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