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Confessions of Boston Blackie
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Confessions of Boston Blackie

1941-12-08 · 65 min · ★ 6.3

Crime · Mystery

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

Top Cast

Chester MorrisChester MorrisBoston Blackie
Harriet NelsonHarriet NelsonDiane Parrish
Richard LaneRichard LaneInspector John Farraday
George E. StoneGeorge E. StoneThe Runt
Lloyd CorriganLloyd CorriganArthur Manleder
Joan WoodburyJoan WoodburyMona
Walter SandeWalter SandeDetective Mathews
Ralph TheodoreJoe Buchanan
Kenneth MacDonaldKenneth MacDonaldCaulder
Walter SoderlingWalter SoderlingJoseph Allison
William BenedictWilliam BenedictIce Cream Man
Harry DeppHarry DeppBigsby
Jessie ArnoldJessie ArnoldOlder Nurse

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