Blackmailer is a 1936 American comedy mystery film directed by Gordon Wiles and starring William Gargan, Florence Rice, and H.B. Warner. It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures.
Variety also reported that exhibitors were advised to ignore the pressbook and sell the film as a farce.
Synopsis
An incompetent police inspector and an equally foolish private detective both become involved in a blackmail case.
Main cast
William Gargan as Peter Cornish
Florence Rice as Joan Rankin
H.B. Warner as Michael Rankin
Nana Bryant as Mrs. Lindsay
Wyrley Birch as Nelson
Drue Leyton as Lydia Rankin
Paul Hurst as Inspector Killian
Kenneth Thomson as Mr. Porter
Boyd Irwin as Dr. Lindsay
Alexander Cross as Jack Donovan
Herman Bing as Dr. Rosenkrantz - Coroner
Release
Blackmailer was released on May 8, 1936.