{"product_id":"the-return-of-boston-blackie-silent","title":"The Return of Boston Blackie (Silent)","description":"No sooner does ex-jewel thief Boston Blackie promise himself he'll stay straight after he leaves prison than he winds up in the middle in a robbery involving a stolen necklace and a mysterious young woman named Sylvia, who's accused of its theft. Convinced of Sylvia's innocence, Blackie is determined to set the situation right, even if it means he might have to rely on his corrupt thievery skills one final time to do it.\u003cp\u003eThe character of Boston Blackie, legendary safecracker-turned-sleuth, first appeared in popular short stories penned by author Jack Boyle as early as 1914. He was then portrayed in several silents of the era, followed by a Columbia-produced Boston Blackie film series and two separate radio series during the 1940s. Blackie eventually made his television debut with the 1950s TV series \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Boston Blackie\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaymond Glen was a rodeo performer before becoming a leading man of silent Westerns (billed as Bob Custer). With the advent of talkies, Glen continued with the genre in movies such as \u003ci\u003eUnder Texas Skies\u003c\/i\u003e (1930) and \u003ci\u003eLaw of the Rio Grande\u003c\/i\u003e (1931). One of Hollywood's first animal stars, German shepherd Strongheart the Dog's film career launched with \u003ci\u003eThe Silent Call\u003c\/i\u003e (1921). He was the original inspiration for Rin Tin Tin. Harry O. Hoyt authored over 80 screenplays during his career in addition to directing a number of silent movies, including \u003ci\u003eA Broadway Saint\u003c\/i\u003e (1919), \u003ci\u003eThe Law Demands\u003c\/i\u003e (1924) and \u003ci\u003eThe Lost World\u003c\/i\u003e (1925).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpha Video","offers":[{"title":"DVD","offer_id":45802206625942,"sku":"089218725196","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/9621\/5446\/files\/089218725196.jpg?v=1762189673","url":"https:\/\/moviezyng.com\/products\/the-return-of-boston-blackie-silent","provider":"Movie Zyng","version":"1.0","type":"link"}