The Phantom Thief
"Fiction and Radio's thrill idol...at his eeriest best!"
Originally released in 1946. The Phantom Thief is a crime/mystery film. directed by D. Ross Lederman. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chester Morris, Jeff Donnell, and Richard Lane
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The Phantom Thief?
The Phantom Thief was directed by D. Ross Lederman.
How long is The Phantom Thief?
The Phantom Thief has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was The Phantom Thief released?
The Phantom Thief was released on May 2, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Phantom Thief?
The main cast of The Phantom Thief includes Chester Morris, Jeff Donnell, Richard Lane, Dusty Anderson, George E. Stone.