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House of Blackmail

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Wikipedia article




'House of Blackmail' is a 1953 British drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Mary Germaine, William Sylvester and Alexander Gauge. Its plot follows a soldier and his girlfriend, who become mixed up with a blackmailer.

Cast



* Mary Germaine ... Carol Blane

* William Sylvester ... Jimmy

* Alexander Gauge ... Markham

* John Arnatt ... Pete Carter

* Denis Shaw ... Bassett

* Ingeborg von Kusserow ... Emma

* Patricia Owens ... Joan

* C. Denier Warren ... Jock

* Hugo Schuster ... Dr. Welich

* Barry Wynne ... Billy Blane

Critical reception



The Radio Times wrote, "not one of his (Maurice Elvey's) best efforts. We could do with more surprises, but the pace is unrelenting and there are typically solid performances from Mary Germaine, William Sylvester and John Arnatt"; and TV Guide called it "ordinary but fast paced."

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