The Blackbird(1926)
"The Man of a Thousand Faces"
The Blackbird 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.
The Blackbird (1926) is a crime, drama and romance film directed by Tod Browning, released on February 13, 1926 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Lon Chaney, Owen Moore, Renée Adorée and Doris Lloyd. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Tod Browning
- Writers:
- Tod Browning, Waldemar Young
- Cinematographer:
- Percy Hilburn
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $166,000
- Status:
- Released
The Blackbird (1926) Trailer
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The Blackbird Videos & Clips
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The Blackbird Cast & Crew
Main 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
Andy MacLennan
as The Shadow
- William Weston
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)
- Margaret Bert
Margaret Bert
as Minor Role (uncredited)
- Peggy Best
Peggy Best
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Tod Browning, written by Tod Browning and Waldemar Young.
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The Blackbird Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 24 ratings.
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The Blackbird – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Blackbird online?
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The Blackbird (1926) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Blackbird?
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The main cast of The Blackbird (1926) includes Lon Chaney, Owen Moore, Renée Adorée, Doris Lloyd and Andy MacLennan. The film was directed by Tod Browning. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Blackbird released?
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The Blackbird was released on February 13, 1926 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Blackbird worth watching?
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The Blackbird (1926) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Blackbird?
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