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Blackwell's Island

5.519391h 11mNRMovieComedyCrimeDrama

A reporter gets himself sent to prison to expose a mobster.

DirectorWilliam C. McGann
WritersCrane Wilbur·Lee Katz

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Cast · Directed by William C. McGann

JGJohn Garfield
John Garfield
Tim Haydon
RLRosemary Lane
Rosemary Lane
Mary 'Sunny' Walsh
DPDick Purcell
Dick Purcell
Terry Walsh
VJVictor Jory
Victor Jory
Thomas MacNair
SFStanley Fields
Stanley Fields
'Bull' Bransom
MCMorgan Conway
Morgan Conway
Steve Cardigan
GBGranville Bates
Granville Bates
Stuart Granger
AAAnthony Averill
Anthony Averill
Brower
PSPeggy Shannon
Peggy Shannon
Pearl Murray
CFCharley Foy
Charley Foy
Benny Farmer
NWNorman Willis
Norman Willis
Mike Garth
JC
Joe Cunningham
Ben Rawden

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Blackwell's Island — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Blackwell's Island?

Blackwell's Island isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Blackwell's Island on Netflix?

No, Blackwell's Island is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Blackwell's Island on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Blackwell's Island isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Blackwell's Island for free?

Blackwell's Island isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Blackwell's Island?

Blackwell's Island hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 14, 1939. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.