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The Phantom Thief (1946): Cast

The Phantom Thief (1946) movie poster

The Phantom Thief is a 1946 crime mystery film directed by D. Ross Lederman, starring Joseph Crehan as 'Jumbo' Madigan - Pawnbroker, George E. Stone and Chester Morris. It runs 1 hour 5 minutes.

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The Phantom Thief (1946) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 5m (65 min)
Director
D. Ross Lederman
Genres
Crime , Mystery
Original language
English
Studio
Columbia Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Phantom Thief About?

The premise of The Phantom Thief without spoilers.

In the eleventh Columbia Boston Blackie film, the crafty ex‑con turned detective clashes with a dubious spiritualist who traffics in blackmail, murder and occult tricks. Blackie aids his pal Runt in retrieving stolen jewels, but becomes the prime murder suspect. Using his magician’s knowledge, he conducts a séance to expose the true killer and clear his name.

The Phantom Thief Themes & Keywords

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  • seance
  • boston blackie
  • dumb cop
  • lie
  • false accusation
  • police investigation
  • friend
  • frame up
  • pretending to kiss
  • irish cop
  • mystic
  • laboratory explosion
+38 more
  • call is coming from the same location
  • chauffeur uniform
  • tied up
  • series of murders
  • woman wears a fur stole
  • explosion
  • phonograph
  • knife in the back
  • security camera
  • telephone call from a phone booth
  • climbing in a window
  • stolen necklace
  • homicide detective
  • searching an apartment
  • bigamy
  • picking a lock
  • lock picking
  • slide
  • trapdoor
  • woman wears a cloak
  • eavesdropping
  • whodunnit mystery
  • man wears sunglasses inside
  • leopard print
  • screaming woman
  • teenage bride
  • framed for murder
  • pawn shop
  • waitress uniform
  • pretending to be drunk
  • hand
  • walking on a ledge
  • ghost sheet costume
  • human skeleton
  • hiding in plain sight
  • lip reading
  • tip to police
  • police call box
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Cast & crew

The Phantom Thief Cast & Characters

Joseph Crehan leads the cast as 'Jumbo' Madigan - Pawnbroker, with George E. Stone as The Runt and Chester Morris as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black. Directed by D. Ross Lederman; 11 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

The Phantom Thief FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Phantom Thief, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Phantom Thief?

The Phantom Thief runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).

When was The Phantom Thief released?

The Phantom Thief was released on May 2, 1946.

Who directed The Phantom Thief?

The Phantom Thief was directed by D. Ross Lederman.

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Who is in the cast of The Phantom Thief?

The Phantom Thief stars Joseph Crehan as 'Jumbo' Madigan - Pawnbroker, George E. Stone as The Runt and Chester Morris as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Phantom Thief have a post-credit scene?

No. The Phantom Thief has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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