Confessions of Boston Blackie
“BLACKIE'S ON THE TRAIL OF STOLEN TREASURE... A fabulous treasure... 2,000 years old ! And a luscious treasure old enough to kiss !”
Synopsis
A murder is committed during the auction of a valuable statue. The prime suspect is Boston Blackie, whose reputation for living on the edge of the law makes him an easy target for the police. When the body disappears, Blackie must find it to prove his innocence.
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Top Cast
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Chester Morris
Boston Blackie
Harriet Nelson
Diane Parrish
Richard Lane
Inspector John Farraday
George E. Stone
The Runt
Lloyd Corrigan
Arthur Manleder
Joan Woodbury
Mona
Walter Sande
Detective Mathews
Ralph Theodore
Joe Buchanan
Kenneth MacDonald
Caulder
Walter Soderling
Joseph Allison
William Benedict
Ice Cream Man
Harry Depp
Bigsby
Jessie Arnold
Older Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Dmytryk
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Dratler, Jack Boyle, Paul Yawitz
- Original Title
- Confessions of Boston Blackie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Dmytryk
Jay Dratler, Jack Boyle, Paul Yawitz
Philip Tannura
Gene Milford
William Berke
Department Leadership Roster
William Berke
Producer
Gene Milford
Editor
Edward Dmytryk
Director
Philip Tannura
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 Confessions of Boston Blackie
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What is Confessions of Boston Blackie about?
A murder is committed during the auction of a valuable statue. The prime suspect is Boston Blackie, whose reputation for living on the edge of the law makes him an easy target for the police. When the body disappears, Blackie must find it to prove his innocence.
Who directed Confessions of Boston Blackie?
Confessions of Boston Blackie was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Who stars in Confessions of Boston Blackie?
The principal cast of Confessions of Boston Blackie includes Chester Morris, Harriet Nelson, Richard Lane, George E. Stone, Lloyd Corrigan.
When was Confessions of Boston Blackie released and how long is it?
Confessions of Boston Blackie was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Is Confessions of Boston Blackie based on a book or true story?
Confessions of Boston Blackie is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jack Boyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Confessions of Boston Blackie?
Confessions of Boston Blackie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).