
Blackbirds
Synopsis
Adventuress Leonie Sobatsky falls in love with a young man named Nevil Trask, and he with her. Trask doesn't know that Leonie is actually the head of an international smuggling ring--and Leonie doesn't know that Trask is an undercover Secret Service agent assigned to break up the ring and capture its head.
Top Cast
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December 4, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Francis Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry James Smith
- Original Title
- Blackbirds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Realart Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Francis Dillon
Harry James Smith, Clara Beranger
Arthur T. Quinn
Department Leadership Roster
John Francis Dillon
Director
Harry James Smith
Screenplay
Arthur T. Quinn
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Blackbirds.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackbirds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blackbirds about?
Adventuress Leonie Sobatsky falls in love with a young man named Nevil Trask, and he with her. Trask doesn't know that Leonie is actually the head of an international smuggling ring--and Leonie doesn't know that Trask is an undercover Secret Service agent assigned to break up the ring and capture its head.
Who directed Blackbirds?
Blackbirds was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who stars in Blackbirds?
The principal cast of Blackbirds includes Justine Johnstone, William 'Stage' Boyd, Charles K. Gerrard, Jessie Arnold, Walter Walker.
When was Blackbirds released and how long is it?
Blackbirds was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.















