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The Return of Boston Blackie
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The Return of Boston Blackie

1927-08-01 · 77 min · ★ 7.0

Crime · Drama

Just out of jail and vowing to go straight, former jewel thief Boston Blackie, undertakes the reformation of a pretty blonde who has stolen a necklace from a cabaret dancer. He learns that the jewel belongs to the mother of the blonde girl, and the blonde's philandering father gave it as a gift to the cabaret girl. Now, Blackie must find a way to return the necklace to the owner's safe without arousing the suspicions of the girl's family.

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Directors
Harry O. Hoyt
Production companies
Chadwick Pictures Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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StrongheartStrongheartStrongheart the Dog
Bob CusterBob CusterBoston Blackie
Corliss PalmerCorliss PalmerSylvia Markham
Rosemary CooperRosemary CooperNecklace Nellie
Coit AlbertsonCoit AlbertsonDenver Dan
William WorthingtonWilliam WorthingtonJohn Markham
Florence WixFlorence WixMrs. John Markham
J.P. LockneyJ.P. LockneyRob Nichols
Violet PalmerViolet PalmerAnnette

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