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Confessions of Boston Blackie poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.8 / 100
1941·Comedy / Crime / Mystery·1h 5m

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 !”

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.

Above the Line
Edward Dmytryk·DirectorJay Dratler·StoryPaul Yawitz·StoryPhilip Tannura·Director of PhotographyMorris Stoloff·Music DirectorGene Milford·Editor
Cast
Chester Morris·Boston BlackieHarriet Nelson·Diane ParrishRichard Lane·Inspector John FarradayGeorge E. Stone·The RuntLloyd Corrigan·Arthur ManlederJoan Woodbury·MonaWalter Sande·Detective MathewsRalph Theodore·Joe BuchananKenneth MacDonald·CaulderWalter Soderling·Joseph Allison
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Edward Dmytryk·Director
Writing· 3
Jay Dratler·StoryPaul Yawitz·StoryJack Boyle·Characters
Camera· 1
Philip Tannura·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Gene Milford·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Morris Stoloff·Music Director
Art & Design· 1
Lionel Banks·Art Direction
Production· 1
William Berke·Producer
By the Numbers
59.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
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