Boston Blackie and the Law
“A WOMAN WHO WORKED AT MURDER!”
Synopsis
Blackie performs in a magic show at a women's prison, which gives an inmate an opportunity to escape.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. Ross Lederman
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Essex
- Original Title
- Boston Blackie and the Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. Ross Lederman
Harry Essex, Jack Boyle
George Meehan
James Sweeney
Ted Richmond
Department Leadership Roster
D. Ross Lederman
Director
Ted Richmond
Producer
James Sweeney
Editor
Harry Essex
Screenplay
George Meehan
Director of Photography
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 and the Law
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Boston Blackie and the Law about?
Blackie performs in a magic show at a women's prison, which gives an inmate an opportunity to escape.
Who directed Boston Blackie and the Law?
Boston Blackie and the Law was directed by D. Ross Lederman.
Who stars in Boston Blackie and the Law?
The principal cast of Boston Blackie and the Law includes Chester Morris, Trudy Marshall, Constance Dowling, Richard Lane, George E. Stone.
When was Boston Blackie and the Law released and how long is it?
Boston Blackie and the Law was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Is Boston Blackie and the Law based on a book or true story?
Boston Blackie and the Law is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jack Boyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boston Blackie and the Law?
Boston Blackie and the Law holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).