The Blackbird
""The Man of a Thousand Faces""
Originally released in 1926. The Blackbird is a crime/drama film. directed by Tod Browning. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lon Chaney, Owen Moore, and Renée Adorée
Synopsis
Two thieves, the Blackbird and West End Bertie, fall in love with the same girl, a French nightclub performer named Fifi. Each man tries to outdo the other to win her heart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 13, 1926
99 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (23 votes)
Budget
$166K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lon Chaney
as Dan - The Blackbird / The Bishop
Owen Moore
as Bertram P. Glayde aka West End Bertie
Renée Adorée
as Fifi Lorraine
Doris Lloyd
as Limehouse Polly
Andy MacLennan
as The Shadow
William Weston
as Red
Sidney Bracey
as Bertie's No. 1 Man
Ernie Adams
as Bertie's No. 2 Man
Charles Avery
as Music Hall Patron (uncredited)
Lionel Belmore
as Music Hall Proprietor (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $166,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Blackbird about?
Two thieves, the Blackbird and West End Bertie, fall in love with the same girl, a French nightclub performer named Fifi. Each man tries to outdo the other to win her heart.
Who directed The Blackbird?
The Blackbird was directed by Tod Browning.
How long is The Blackbird?
The Blackbird has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Blackbird released?
The Blackbird was released on February 13, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Blackbird?
The main cast of The Blackbird includes Lon Chaney, Owen Moore, Renée Adorée, Doris Lloyd, Andy MacLennan.