Blackmail is a 1939 crime drama film starring Edward G. Robinson. The black-and-white film was directed by H.C. Potter. Edward Goldenberg Robinson (December 12, 1893 – January 26, 1973) was a jewish - American actor of stage and film. ... Ruth Carol Hussey (October 30, 1911 – April 19, 2005) was an actress born in Providence, Rhode Island. ... Gene Lockhart (1891 - 1957) was a Canadian character actor, singer and popular composer. ... September 8 is the 251st day of the year (252nd in leap years). ... See also: 1938 in film 1939 1940 in film 1930s in film 1940s in film years in film film // Events Movie historians and film buffs often look back on the year 1939 as the greatest year in film history. ... See also: 1938 in film 1939 1940 in film 1930s in film 1940s in film years in film film // Events Movie historians and film buffs often look back on the year 1939 as the greatest year in film history. ... Black-and-white (or variations including Black and White) can refer to a general term used in photography, film, and other media (see black-and-white). ...
Plot
Edward G. Robinson plays a very successful oil-field firefigher with a young family. All is going so well, he's even bought his own oil well in hope of striking it rich. His greatest fears are realized, however, when a man from his secret past sees him in a newsreel and shows up looking for a job. Eventually the man attempts to blackmail the firefighter, who had run from a chain gang years ago and started a new life and family under and assumed name. After a shady deal is made, Ingram the firefighter is tricked and the man turns the fugitive into authorities and ends up back on a chain gang. Meanwhile, the man that turned him in turns into a very rich man.
When Ingram finds out about the success of the man that betrayed him, he plans a daring escape in an attempt to return home and get revenge on the man.
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