Alias Boston Blackie
“Blackie's got an eye-full of alibi... but cops don't believe in looks!”
Synopsis
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.
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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
Ben Taggart
Warden
Ernie Adams
Pop - Stage Doorman (uncredited)
Lloyd Bridges
Bus Driver (uncredited)
Edmund Cobb
Police Dispatcher Sergeant (uncredited)
Harry Depp
Mr. Jones - Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Mike Donovan
Policeman (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
Henry - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Bud Geary
Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Yawitz
- Original Title
- Alias Boston Blackie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Paul Yawitz, Jack Boyle
Philip Tannura
Richard Fantl
Wallace MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Yawitz
Screenplay
Lew Landers
Director
Wallace MacDonald
Producer
Philip Tannura
Director of Photography
Richard Fantl
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alias Boston Blackie
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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?
The principal cast of Alias Boston Blackie includes Chester Morris, Adele Mara, Richard Lane, George E. Stone, Lloyd Corrigan.
When was Alias Boston Blackie released and how long is it?
Alias Boston Blackie was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Is Alias Boston Blackie based on a book or true story?
Alias Boston Blackie is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jack Boyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alias Boston Blackie?
Alias Boston Blackie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).