The Phantom Thief(1946)
Fiction and Radio's thrill idol...at his eeriest best!
The Phantom Thief 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.
The Phantom Thief (1946) is a crime and mystery film directed by D. Ross Lederman, released on May 2, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Chester Morris, Jeff Donnell, Richard Lane and Dusty Anderson. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- D. Ross Lederman
- Writers:
- Richard Weil, G.A. Snow, Jack Boyle
- Producers:
- John Stone
- Cinematographer:
- George Meehan
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Phantom Thief Cast & Crew
Main 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
Joseph Crehan
as 'Jumbo' Madigan - Pawnbroker
Key crew
Directed by D. Ross Lederman, written by Richard Weil, G.A. Snow and Jack Boyle, produced by John Stone.
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The Phantom Thief Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Phantom Thief – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Phantom Thief online?
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The Phantom Thief (1946) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Phantom Thief?
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The main cast of The Phantom Thief (1946) includes Chester Morris, Jeff Donnell, Richard Lane, Dusty Anderson and George E. Stone. The film was directed by D. Ross Lederman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Phantom Thief released?
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The Phantom Thief was released on May 2, 1946 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is The Phantom Thief worth watching?
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The Phantom Thief (1946) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.