Blackmailer (1936 film)

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.

Plot
An incompetent police inspector and an equally foolish private detective both become involved in a blackmail case.

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.