

After Midnight with Boston Blackie
1943-03-18 · 65 min · ★ 5.9
Blackie is arrested when retrieving stolen gems from a safety deposit box for a friend.
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- Directors
- Lew Landers
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Chester MorrisBoston Blackie
Richard LaneInspector Farraday
Ann SavageBetty Barnaby
George E. StoneThe Runt
Lloyd CorriganArthur Manleder
Cy KendallJoe Herschel
George McKayMarty Beck
Al HillSammy Walsh
Walter SandeSergeant Mathews
Walter BaldwinDiamond Ed Barnaby
Dick ElliottMr. Potts - Justice of the Peace
Don BarclayCigar clerk
John HarmonThe Fence
Eddy ChandlerPolice Captain
Heinie ConklinWorkman
Dudley DickersonBullfiddle Player
Jesse GravesDining Car Waiter
Robert HomansPolice LieutenantTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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