Alias Boston Blackie (1942)
Blackie's got an eye-full of alibi... but cops don't believe in looks!
It is the Christmas Holidays and reformed thief, Boston Blackie goes to Castle Theater to pick up players who will perform for prisoners that are still in prison. He takes a girl with him who has a brother already in prison. She has visited the prison twice in the month, so is not suppose to visit again. However when the group is completed the girl is included as well as Inspector Farrady. One of the clowns in the show is kidnapped and replaced by a con who wants to get even with two ex-partners. Boston Blackie figures out that a con has replaced one of his clowns but is unable to stop him. Blackie's clothes are stolen and a murder is committed. Of course, the Inspector immediately suspects Blackie of being involved. Now it is Blackie's job to find the killer, exonerate himself and help the girl free her brother.
| Movie ID | 134528 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Mystery |
| Director | Lew Landers |
| Main cast | Chester Morris, Adele Mara, Richard Lane, George E. Stone, Lloyd Corrigan, Walter Sande, Larry Parks, George McKay |
| Release date | 2 April 1942 |
| Release year | 1942 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 67 min (1h 7m) |
| Rating | 5.7 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Columbia Pictures |
Director: Lew Landers
Writers: Paul Yawitz
Top cast
Chester MorrisBoston Blackie
Adele MaraEve Sanders
Richard LaneInspector Farraday
George E. StoneThe Runt
Lloyd CorriganArthur Manleder
Walter SandeDetective Mathews
Larry ParksJoe Trilby
George McKayRoggi McKay
Cy KendallJumbo Madigan
Paul FixSteve Caveroni
Ben TaggartWarden
Ernie AdamsPop - Stage Doorman (uncredited)
Lloyd BridgesBus Driver (uncredited)
Edmund CobbPolice Dispatcher Sergeant (uncredited)
Harry DeppMr. Jones - Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Mike DonovanPoliceman (uncredited)
Lester DorrHenry - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Bud GearyPoliceman (uncredited)
Kit GuardTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Dave HarperPoliceman (uncredited)
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