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Meet Boston Blackie

1941-02-20 · 60 min · ★ 6.2

Crime

When a murder occurs on an ocean liner docked in New York, the trail leads to Coney Island and a spy ring.

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Directors
Robert Florey
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chester MorrisChester MorrisBoston Blackie
Rochelle HudsonRochelle HudsonCecelia Bradley
Richard LaneRichard LaneInspector Faraday
Constance WorthConstance WorthMarilyn Howard
Jack O'MalleyMonk
George MagrillGeorge MagrillGeorgie
James SeayJames SeayMechanical Man
Charles WagenheimCharles WagenheimThe Runt
James BlaineJames BlainePolice Captain (uncredited)
Nestor PaivaNestor PaivaMartin Vestrick (uncredited)
Ed WolffGiant (uncredited)
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerBlind Man (uncredited)

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