B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.5 / 100
1939Crime / Drama / Thriller1h 21m
BLACKMAIL
“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.
Above the Line
H.C. Potter·DirectorWilliam Ludwig·ScreenplayDavid Hertz·ScreenplayClyde De Vinna·Director of PhotographyDavid Snell·MusicHoward O'Neill·Editor
Cast
Edward G. Robinson·John R. IngramRuth Hussey·Helen IngramGene Lockhart·William 'Bill' RameyBobs Watson·Hank IngramGuinn 'Big Boy' Williams·Moose McCarthyJohn Wray·Convict DiggsArthur Hohl·RawlinsEsther Dale·SarahTrevor Bardette·Southern Deputy (uncredited)Willie Best·Bunny - the Janitor (uncredited)
Full Crew(12 credits)
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
H. C. Potter·Director
Writing· 4
William Ludwig·ScreenplayDavid Hertz·ScreenplayEndre Bohem·StoryDorothy Yost·Story
Camera· 1
Clyde De Vinna·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Howard O'Neill·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
David Snell·MusicEdward Ward·Music
Art & Design· 2
Cedric Gibbons·Art DirectionEdwin B. Willis·Set Decoration
Production· 1
John W. Considine Jr.·Producer
By the Numbers
65.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Suspenseful, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic
“The movie poster features three men and one woman. A large close-up of a man's face with dark hair and a serious expression dominates the upper half of the post”
thrillerdrama
Key Elements
GunChild
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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