Blackmail (1939)

Passed 08 Sep 1939 • Crime, Drama, Thriller • 1h 21m

John Ingram of Oklahoma has a loving family, loves his work fighting oil fires, and is good at it. But 9 years ago, under another name he escaped from a Southern chain gang. Enter William Ramey, a "friend" from John's past, who gradually works up to a blackmail attempt under a promise to get Ingram cleared...but instead has him sent back to the old chain gang. Though determined to tough it out this time, circumstances compel Ingram to attempt another escape...

H.C. Potter
Director

David Hertz, William Ludwig, Endre Bohem
Writer

Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Hussey, Gene Lockhart
Starring

Language: English
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Country: United States
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6.7

IMDb (847 votes)