The Return of Boston Blackie
1927, English. Directed by Harry O. Hoyt.
Just out of jail and vowing to go straight, former jewel thief Boston Blackie, undertakes the reformation of a pretty blonde who has stolen a necklace from a cabaret dancer. He learns that the jewel belongs to the mother of the blonde girl, and the blonde's philandering father gave it as a gift to the cabaret girl. Now, Blackie must find a way to return the necklace to the owner's safe without arousing the suspicions of the girl's family.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 1 August 1927
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jack Boyle, Leah Baird
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The Return of Boston Blackie runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
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The Return of Boston Blackie is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Return of Boston Blackie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 August 1927. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Return of Boston Blackie?
The Return of Boston Blackie (1927) was directed by Harry O. Hoyt and stars Strongheart, Bob Custer, Corliss Palmer.