The Return of Boston Blackie
Synopsis
Just out of jail and vowing to go straight, former jewel thief Boston Blackie, undertakes the reformation of a pretty blonde who has stolen a necklace from a cabaret dancer. He learns that the jewel belongs to the mother of the blonde girl, and the blonde's philandering father gave it as a gift to the cabaret girl. Now, Blackie must find a way to return the necklace to the owner's safe without arousing the suspicions of the girl's family.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry O. Hoyt
- Screenplay & Story
- Leah Baird
- Original Title
- The Return of Boston Blackie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Chadwick Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry O. Hoyt
Leah Baird, Jack Boyle
Department Leadership Roster
Harry O. Hoyt
Director
Leah Baird
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Return of Boston Blackie about?
Just out of jail and vowing to go straight, former jewel thief Boston Blackie, undertakes the reformation of a pretty blonde who has stolen a necklace from a cabaret dancer. He learns that the jewel belongs to the mother of the blonde girl, and the blonde's philandering father gave it as a gift to the cabaret girl. Now, Blackie must find a way to return the necklace to the owner's safe without arousing the suspicions of the girl's family.
Who directed The Return of Boston Blackie?
The Return of Boston Blackie was directed by Harry O. Hoyt.
Who stars in The Return of Boston Blackie?
The principal cast of The Return of Boston Blackie includes Strongheart, Bob Custer, Corliss Palmer, Rosemary Cooper, Coit Albertson.
When was The Return of Boston Blackie released and how long is it?
The Return of Boston Blackie was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Return of Boston Blackie?
The Return of Boston Blackie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).