Blackmail (1947) is an American crime film noir directed by Lesley Selander. The drama features William Marshall, Adele Mara and Ricardo Cortez. The lead character is based on a pulp magazine hero Dan Turner, Hollywood Detective.
Synopsis
A shamus is approached by an entertainment executive to stop a blackmail plot against him.
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