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The Phantom Thief
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The Phantom Thief

1946-05-02 · 65 min · ★ 6.4

Crime · Mystery

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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Directors
D. Ross Lederman
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chester MorrisChester MorrisHoratio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Jeff DonnellJeff DonnellAnne Parks Duncan
Richard LaneRichard LaneInspector John Farraday
Dusty AndersonDusty AndersonSandra
George E. StoneGeorge E. StoneThe Runt
Frank SullyFrank SullyDetective Sergeant Matthews
Marvin MillerMarvin MillerDr. Nejino
Wilton GraffWilton GraffRex Duncan
Murray AlperMurray AlperEddie Alexander, Chauffeur
Forbes MurrayForbes MurrayDr. Purcell Nash
Joseph CrehanJoseph Crehan'Jumbo' Madigan - Pawnbroker

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