The Blackbird

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.

Cast

Lon Chaney

as Dan - The Blackbird / The Bishop

Owen Moore

as Bertram P. Glayde aka West End Bertie

Renée Adorée

as Fifi Lorraine

Doris Lloyd

as Limehouse Polly

Andy MacLennan

as The Shadow

William Weston

as Red

Sidney Bracey

as Bertie's No. 1 Man

Ernie Adams

as Bertie's No. 2 Man

Charles Avery

as Music Hall Patron (uncredited)

Lionel Belmore

as Music Hall Proprietor (uncredited)

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