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The Return of Boston Blackie (1927): The Crime Cult Classic You Need to See · IMDb 5.8 | Dbcult

The Return of Boston Blackie

Name: The Return of Boston Blackie
Director: Harry O. Hoyt
Released: 1927
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Strongheart the Dog, Rosemary Cooper, Violet Palmer, J.P. Lockney, Florence Wix

1927Harry O. HoytIMDb: 5.8/10

Synopsis

Just out of jail and vowing to go straight, gentleman crook Boston Blackie (played by Raymond Glenn) undertakes the reformation of a pretty blonde (played by Corliss Palmer), who has stolen a necklace from a cabaret dancer (played by Rosemary Cooper). When he learns that the jewels belong to the girl's philandering father, Boston Blackie saves the day by performing one last job: replacing the necklace in its owner's safe.

Director

Harry O. Hoyt

Cast

Strongheart the Dog

William Worthington

J.P. Lockney

Editor's Choice Analysis

The Return of Boston Blackie Review: Is This Silent Gem Worth Your Time?

Is The Return of Boston Blackie worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that ground it firmly in its historical context. This 1927 silent film is a fa...

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#581Archive Rank#485

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The Return of Boston Blackie FAQ

The movie The Return of Boston Blackie was directed by Harry O. Hoyt.

The Return of Boston Blackie was released in the year 1927.

The Return of Boston Blackie has an IMDb rating of 5.8 out of 10.

The Return of Boston Blackie is a movie from United States.

The Return of Boston Blackie is categorised as Crime, Drama in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

The Return of Boston Blackie features Strongheart the Dog, William Worthington, J.P. Lockney, Corliss Palmer.

The screenplay for The Return of Boston Blackie was written by Jack Boyle, Leah Baird.

If you enjoy The Return of Boston Blackie, you might also like In the River (1920), A Sister to Salome (1920), The Night Riders (1920), A Broadway Saint (1919).

Yes, The Return of Boston Blackie (1927) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Crime and Drama qualities.