

Confessions of Boston Blackie
1941-12-08 · 65 min · ★ 6.3
A murder is committed during the auction of a valuable statue. The prime suspect is Boston Blackie, whose reputation for living on the edge of the law makes him an easy target for the police. When the body disappears, Blackie must find it to prove his innocence.
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- Directors
- Edward Dmytryk
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Chester MorrisBoston Blackie
Harriet NelsonDiane Parrish
Richard LaneInspector John Farraday
George E. StoneThe Runt
Lloyd CorriganArthur Manleder
Joan WoodburyMona
Walter SandeDetective Mathews
Kenneth MacDonaldCaulder
Walter SoderlingJoseph Allison
William BenedictIce Cream Man
Harry DeppBigsby
Jessie ArnoldOlder NurseTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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