Boston Blackie's Little Pal
“Which Is Worse, the Man Who Steals a Wife's Affections or the One Who Steals Jewels?”
Synopsis
While burgling a mansion, Blackie is interrupted by little Joey, who has been awakened from his slumbers. Blackie gently orders the kid to return to bed, but Joey refuses to do so unless Blackie helps him say his prayers. Thus is formed a strong friendship between Blackie and his "little pal," inspiring our raffish hero to rescue Joey's mother Rosemary Theby from a scandalous situation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E. Mason Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Boyle, Albert S. Le Vino
- Original Title
- Boston Blackie's Little Pal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E. Mason Hopper
Jack Boyle, Albert S. Le Vino
Department Leadership Roster
E. Mason Hopper
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boston Blackie's Little Pal
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What is Boston Blackie's Little Pal about?
While burgling a mansion, Blackie is interrupted by little Joey, who has been awakened from his slumbers. Blackie gently orders the kid to return to bed, but Joey refuses to do so unless Blackie helps him say his prayers. Thus is formed a strong friendship between Blackie and his "little pal," inspiring our raffish hero to rescue Joey's mother Rosemary Theby from a scandalous situation.
Who directed Boston Blackie's Little Pal?
Boston Blackie's Little Pal was directed by E. Mason Hopper.
Who stars in Boston Blackie's Little Pal?
The principal cast of Boston Blackie's Little Pal includes Bert Lytell, Rhea Mitchell, Rosemary Theby, Joey Jacobs, Howard Davies.
When was Boston Blackie's Little Pal released and how long is it?
Boston Blackie's Little Pal was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boston Blackie's Little Pal?
Boston Blackie's Little Pal holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).