The Phantom Thief
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Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Chester Morris
Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Jeff Donnell
Anne Parks Duncan
Richard Lane
Inspector John Farraday
Dusty Anderson
Sandra
George E. Stone
The Runt
Frank Sully
Detective Sergeant Matthews
Marvin Miller
Dr. Nejino
Wilton Graff
Rex Duncan
Murray Alper
Eddie Alexander, Chauffeur
Forbes Murray
Dr. Purcell Nash
Joseph Crehan
'Jumbo' Madigan - Pawnbroker
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. Ross Lederman
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Weil, Richard Wormser
- Original Title
- The Phantom Thief
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. Ross Lederman
Richard Weil, Richard Wormser, G.A. Snow, Jack Boyle
George Meehan
Al Clark
John Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Weil
Screenplay
D. Ross Lederman
Director
Richard Wormser
Screenplay
George Meehan
Director of Photography
John Stone
Producer
Al Clark
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom Thief
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Phantom Thief about?
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.
Who directed The Phantom Thief?
The Phantom Thief was directed by D. Ross Lederman.
Who stars in The Phantom Thief?
The principal cast of The Phantom Thief includes Chester Morris, Jeff Donnell, Richard Lane, Dusty Anderson, George E. Stone.
When was The Phantom Thief released and how long is it?
The Phantom Thief was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Is The Phantom Thief based on a book or true story?
The Phantom Thief is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jack Boyle".