Trapped by Boston Blackie

Trapped by Boston Blackie

Trapped by Boston Blackie

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Trapped by Boston Blackie

"Killing Low-Down on High Society!"

1948

1h 7m

7.1(6 votes)

Crime

Mystery

Overview

Blackie is the natural suspect when an expensive pearl necklace is stolen while he is supposed to be guarding it.

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Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Chester Morris

Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black

Chester Morris

Acting

June Vincent

Doris Howell

June Vincent

Acting

Richard Lane

Insp. William R. Farraday

Richard Lane

Acting

Patricia Barry

Joan Howell (as Patricia White)

Patricia Barry

Acting

George E. Stone

The Runt

George E. Stone

Acting

Frank Sully

Sgt. Matthews

Frank Sully

Acting

Edward Norris

Igor Borio

Edward Norris

Acting

Fay Baker

Margie O'Reilly, alias Sandra Doray

Fay Baker

Acting

William Forrest

Mason Carter

William Forrest

Acting

Sarah Selby

Claire Carter

Sarah Selby

Acting

Mary Currier

Helen Kenyon

Mary Currier

Acting

Bess Flowers

Party guest

Bess Flowers

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