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Boston Blackie

1923-05-06 · 50 min · ★ 8.0

Crime · Drama

Boston Blackie is a former prison inmate campaigning to outlaw Warden Benton's infamous "Water Cross" torture. Benton, however, is successful in his attempt to have Blackie arrested and returned to the prison, but his evil schemes are ultimately thwarted by Mary Carter, Blackie's girlfriend, who manages to alert the governor. Considered a lost film.

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Directors
Scott R. Dunlap
Production companies
Fox Film Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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William RussellWilliam RussellBoston Blackie
Eva NovakEva NovakMary Carter
Frank BrownleeFrank BrownleePrison Warden Benton
Otto MatiesonOtto MatiesonDanny Carter
W.C. RobinsonShorty McNutt
Fred EsmeltonFred EsmeltonJohn Gilmore

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