Extortion (1938) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Structural breakdown of the 1938 film's production, cast, and reception data.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Production Background

Introduction of the 1938 mystery film and its production details.

Key Events

• Film Introduction — 1938 mystery film directed by Lambert Hillyer, produced by Columbia Pictures. Location: N/A

Cast Presentation

Listing of the supporting characters and their respective actors.

Key Events

• Cast Presentation — Listing of the supporting characters and their respective actors. Characters: Betty Tisdelle, Flashlight, Craig Banning, Margie Blake, Coach Pearson, Roy Jennings, Kong Lee Location: N/A

Critical Reception

Contemporary reviews highlighting both praise and criticism of the film.

Key Events

• Cast Presentation — Listing of the supporting characters and their respective actors. Characters: Betty Tisdelle, Flashlight, Craig Banning, Margie Blake, Coach Pearson, Roy Jennings, Kong Lee Location: N/A

Archival Context

External references and historical records documenting the film.

Key Events

• Critical Reception — Contemporary reviews from The Film Daily and Variety assess the film. Location: N/A

Story Breakdown

• Production Details — Core information about the film's creation and studio.
  • Director Lambert Hillyer — Primary creative lead for the film.
  • Columbia Pictures — Production studio responsible for the film.
• Cast Roster — Listing of supporting characters and actors.
  • Betty Tisdelle & Flashlight — Key supporting roles portrayed by Russell and Morgan.
  • Craig Banning & Margie Blake — Supporting characters played by Wilson and Doran.
• Critical Reception — Contemporary press reviews and audience feedback.
  • The Film Daily Praise — Positive review highlighting cast and direction.
  • Variety Criticism — Negative review calling the film unimpressive.
• Film Classification — Genre and era identification for archival purposes.
  • 1938 Release Era — Historical context of the film's debut.
  • Mystery Genre — Primary narrative classification.
• External References — Database and citation sources for verification.
  • IMDb Database — Primary online film reference listing.
  • Citation Sources — Academic and historical reference materials.
• Archival Context — Preservation and historical documentation status.
  • Historical Records — Official studio and distribution archives.
  • Film Preservation — Current status of the physical film reel.

Directed by

Lambert Hillyer

Key Cast

• Scott Kolk — Larry Campbell (as Scott Colton)
• Mary Russell — Betty Tisdelle
• Thurston Hall — Prof. Tisdelle
• Arthur Loft — Inspector Nat Corrigan
• Gene Morgan — Flashlight