The Phantom Thief
“Fiction and Radio's thrill idol...at his eeriest best!”
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Boston Blackie, in the 11th film of the Columbia series, indulges in some wit-trading with a squirmy spiritualist who deals in blackmail, murder and the occult. "Blackie" out to help his pal, "Runt," recover some jewels, finds himself involved in the homicides, and also finds himself as the prime suspect, and now has to find the real culprit in order to clear himself. So "Blackie,", a man of many talents and already a proved magician from cases past, shows he knows a little bit about dancing skeletons, walking phantoms and spiritualism himself, and holds a séance to unmask the murderer.
Cast
Chester Morris
as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Jeff Donnell
as Anne Parks Duncan
Richard Lane
as Inspector John Farraday
Dusty Anderson
as Sandra
George E. Stone
as The Runt
Frank Sully
as Detective Sergeant Matthews
Marvin Miller
as Dr. Nejino
Wilton Graff
as Rex Duncan
Murray Alper
as Eddie Alexander, Chauffeur
Forbes Murray
as Dr. Purcell Nash
Joseph Crehan
as 'Jumbo' Madigan - Pawnbroker
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About The Phantom Thief
“Fiction and Radio's thrill idol...at his eeriest best!”
Boston Blackie, in the 11th film of the Columbia series, indulges in some wit-trading with a squirmy spiritualist who deals in blackmail, murder and the occult. "Blackie" out to help his pal, "Runt," recover some jewels, finds himself involved in the homicides, and also finds himself as the prime suspect, and now has to find the real culprit in order to clear himself. So "Blackie,", a man of many talents and already a proved magician from cases past, shows he knows a little bit about dancing skeletons, walking phantoms and spiritualism himself, and holds a séance to unmask the murderer. Running 65 minutes.
The Phantom Thief Cast and Characters
The cast features Chester Morris (as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black), Jeff Donnell (as Anne Parks Duncan), Richard Lane (as Inspector John Farraday), Dusty Anderson (as Sandra), and George E. Stone (as The Runt). Their performances are a major reason The Phantom Thief has built such a passionate audience.
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The Phantom Thief flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is The Phantom Thief?
The Phantom Thief runs for 65 minutes (about 1.1 hour).
Is The Phantom Thief good? What's the rating?
The Phantom Thief holds a 6.5/10 rating based on 4 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of The Phantom Thief?
The main cast includes Chester Morris, Jeff Donnell, Richard Lane, and Dusty Anderson, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Phantom Thief available in English?
Yes — The Phantom Thief was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Phantom Thief released?
The Phantom Thief was released in 1946.
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What is The Phantom Thief about?
The Phantom Thief is a Crime/Mystery English-language film. Boston Blackie, in the 11th film of the Columbia series, indulges in some wit-trading with a squirmy spiritualist who deals in blackmail, murder and the occult. "Blackie" out to help his pal, "Runt," recover some jewels, finds himself involved in the homicides, and also finds himself as the prime suspect, and now has to find the real culprit in order to clear himself. So "Blackie,", a man of many talents and already a proved magician from cases past, shows he knows a little bit about dancing skeletons, walking phantoms and spiritualism himself, and holds a séance to unmask the murderer.
When was The Phantom Thief released?
The Phantom Thief was released on May 2, 1946. It has a runtime of 1h 5m. The film was produced by Columbia Pictures.
Who stars in The Phantom Thief?
The Phantom Thief stars Chester Morris, Jeff Donnell, Richard Lane and Dusty Anderson. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Phantom Thief available in HD?
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