The Phantom Thief (1946)Cast and Crew

Boston Blackie Collection

Jack Boyle's stories first appeared in the early 20th Century. "The Price of Principle" was a short story in the July 1914 issue of The American Magazine. Boyle's character also turned up in Cosmopolitan. In 1917, Redbook published the novelette "Boston Blackie’s Mary," and the magazine brought the character back with "The Heart of the Lily" (February, 1921). Boyle's stories were collected in the book Boston Blackie (1919), which was reprinted in 1979 by Gregg Press. Boyle died in 1928. [edit]Films The earliest film adaptations were silent, dating from 1918 to 1927. Columbia Pictures revived the property in 1941 with Meet Boston Blackie, a fast, 58-minute "B" feature starring Chester Morris. Although the running time was brief, Columbia gave the picture good production values and an imaginative director (Robert Florey). The film was successful, and a series followed.

Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture

Trapped by Boston Blackie

Boston Blackie and the Law

The Phantom Thief

A Close Call for Boston Blackie

Boston Blackies Rendezvous

Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion

One Mysterious Night

The Chance of a Lifetime

After Midnight with Boston Blackie

Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood

Alias Boston Blackie

Confessions of Boston Blackie

Meet Boston Blackie