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Blake of Scotland Yard (1927)

Blake of Scotland Yard poster
Directed by
Robert F. Hill
Genre
action film, silent film
Country
United States
Runtime
4h
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A Scotland Yard detective works to stop a criminal group. The story follows his pursuit across different locations with plenty of chases and close calls.

fast-pacedsuspensefulenergeticvintagelight-heartedcliffhangerold-fashionedaction-packed

What happens

Blake of Scotland Yard is a 1927 American silent action film serial directed and co-written by Robert F. Hill. It starred Hayden Stevenson, Gloria Grey, Grace Cunard, and Monte Montague, plus an uncredited appearance by Walter Brennan. It was followed by a sequel, 1929's The Ace of Scotland Yard. Hill directed a remake in 1937. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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