The Blackbird (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1926, The Blackbird is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Tod Browning, running about 86 minutes. “"The Man of a Thousand Faces"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two thieves, the Blackbird and West End Bertie, fall in love with the same girl, a French nightclub performer named Fifi. Each man tries to outdo the other to win her heart.
Who’s in it. The Blackbird stars Lon Chaney as Dan - The Blackbird / The Bishop, Owen Moore as Bertram P. Glayde aka West End Bertie, Renée Adorée as Fifi Lorraine and Doris Lloyd as Limehouse Polly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Blackbird has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blackbird page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blackbird tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blackbird (1926)?
- In US, The Blackbird is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blackbird worth watching?
- The Blackbird holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blackbird?
- The Blackbird stars Lon Chaney, Owen Moore, Renée Adorée, Doris Lloyd and Andy MacLennan.
- When was The Blackbird released?
- The Blackbird was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.