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The Phantom Thief

1946, English. Directed by D. Ross Lederman.

Fiction and Radio's thrill idol...at his eeriest best!

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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Runtime
1h 5m
Post-credits
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Language
English
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Released
2 May 1946
Country
United States of America
Written by
Richard Weil, Richard Wormser, G.A. Snow
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What should I watch before The Phantom Thief?

Watch One Mysterious Night (1944), Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion (1945), Boston Blackie's Rendezvous (1945), and A Close Call for Boston Blackie (1946) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.

What comes after The Phantom Thief?

Next in the series: Boston Blackie and the Law (1946), Trapped by Boston Blackie (1948), and Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture (1949).

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How long is The Phantom Thief?

The Phantom Thief runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).

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The Phantom Thief isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Phantom Thief?

If you liked The Phantom Thief, try The Naked City, The Pale Blue Eye, The Blue Gardenia.

Who directed The Phantom Thief?

The Phantom Thief (1946) was directed by D. Ross Lederman and stars Chester Morris, Jeff Donnell, Richard Lane.

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