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.
Cast
- Chester Morris - Boston Blackie
- Adele Mara - Eve Sanders
- Richard Lane - Inspector Farraday
- George E. Stone - The Runt
- Lloyd Corrigan - Arthur Manleder
- Walter Sande - Detective Mathews
- Larry Parks - Joe Trilby
- George McKay - Roggi McKay
- Cy Kendall - Jumbo Madigan
- Paul Fix - Steve Caveroni
Screenplay
- Paul Yawitz (Screenplay)
- Jack Boyle (Characters)
Keywords
boston blackie
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alias Boston Blackie about?
- 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.
- Who directed Alias Boston Blackie?
- Alias Boston Blackie was directed by Lew Landers.
- Who stars in Alias Boston Blackie?
- Alias Boston Blackie stars Chester Morris, Adele Mara, Richard Lane, George E. Stone, Lloyd Corrigan, Walter Sande.
- How long is Alias Boston Blackie?
- Alias Boston Blackie has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is Alias Boston Blackie?
- Alias Boston Blackie is a Mystery film.
- Where was Alias Boston Blackie produced?
- Alias Boston Blackie was produced in United States of America.