Held For Ransom

Name: Held For Ransom
Genre: Crime
Released: 1938-06-17
Duration: 59 min
Cast: Blanche Mehaffey, Grant Withers, Bruce Warren, Jack Mulhall, Kenneth Harlan

1938·Movie

·59min·

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Tension5
Fast Pace4
Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic

Nostalgia7
Catharsis6
Hopefulness5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay6
Situational Comedy1
Physical Comedy1

World

History, mystery, and crime

World Immersion7
Dialogue Centrality7
Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Narrative Structure7
Intrigue7
Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography6
Editing5
Music Composition5

Energy

Low

Calm and low-key

Held For Ransom is calm and low-intensity.

All energy traits

Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.

Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Spectacle1Scale and set-piece grandeur.

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Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.

Heart

Low

Nostalgic

Emotionally, it's nostalgic.

All heart traits

Nostalgia7Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Wholesome4Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.

Romance3Love stories and emotional connections.
Pathos2Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Melancholy2Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Wonder0Awe, discovery, and amazement.

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Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

Low

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect some sharp wit.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay6Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.

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Pastiche6Playful imitation of styles.

World

Medium

History, mystery, and crime

Its world is built around history, mystery, and crime.

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All world traits

World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability4Invites repeat viewing.

Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Novelty3Fresh ideas and invention.

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Historical10Period settings and real events.
Mystery9Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
Crime8Heists, investigation, and underworld.

Contemporary Realism7Modern, grounded storytelling.
Class & Capitalism5Wealth, power, and inequality.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting6Performance craft and presence.
Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.

Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
Editing5Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition5Score and musical identity.

Music Centrality4Songs central to storytelling.
Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.
Visual Stylization3Distinctive aesthetic signature.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.

Pastiche6Playful imitation of styles.

Who it's for

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About

MEET MISS FEDERAL AGENT! She starts where all others fall!

A female detective investigates the kidnapping of a wealthy businessman.

Classic HollywoodGolden Age MysteryDetective StoryKidnapping PlotPeriod Drama (1930s)Intriguing WhodunitDialogue-DrivenHistorical CrimeVintage Thriller

Actors

Blanche Mehaffey

Betty Mason

Grant Withers

Larry Scott

Jack Mulhall

Morrison

Kenneth Harlan

McBride

Harry Harvey

Mole

Walter McGrail

Donnelly

Moore Marriott

Hathaway

Robert McKenzie

Storekeeper

Joe Devlin

Mark

Tom Fadden

Jalopy Driver

Joseph W. Girard

Police Chief Howell

Sterling Holloway

RFD Mailman

Spec O'Donnell

Delivery Boy

Crew

Directed by:

Clarence Bricker

Written by:

Barry Barringer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Held For Ransom legally?

Prime

Fawesome

Mometu

Held For Ransom is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Held For Ransom worth watching?

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Held For Ransom?

0 h 59 min

Held For Ransom runs 0 h 59 min.

What language is Held For Ransom in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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Energy

Heart

Humor

World

Craft

Style

Energy

Heart

Humor

World

Craft

Style

Overall

Mystery

Historical

Crime

Intrigue

Dialogue Centrality

Nostalgia

Tension