The Phantom Thief (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1946, The Phantom Thief is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by D. Ross Lederman, running about 65 minutes. “Fiction and Radio's thrill idol...at his eeriest best!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Phantom Thief stars Chester Morris as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black, Jeff Donnell as Anne Parks Duncan, Richard Lane as Inspector John Farraday and Dusty Anderson as Sandra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Phantom Thief has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phantom Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom Thief tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phantom Thief (1946)?
- In US, The Phantom Thief is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Phantom Thief worth watching?
- The Phantom Thief holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phantom Thief?
- The Phantom Thief stars Chester Morris, Jeff Donnell, Richard Lane, Dusty Anderson and George E. Stone.
- When was The Phantom Thief released?
- The Phantom Thief was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.