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Boston Blackie and the Law (1946): Cast

Boston Blackie and the Law (1946) movie poster

Boston Blackie and the Law is a 1946 mystery crime film directed by D. Ross Lederman, starring George E. Stone as The Runt, Chester Morris and Selmer Jackson. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes.

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Boston Blackie and the Law (1946) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 9m (69 min)
Director
D. Ross Lederman
Genres
Mystery , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Boston Blackie and the Law About?

The premise of Boston Blackie and the Law without spoilers.

A WOMAN WHO WORKED AT MURDER! Blackie performs in a magic show at a women’s prison, which gives an inmate an opportunity to escape.

Boston Blackie and the Law Themes & Keywords

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  • frustration
  • boston blackie series
  • b movie
  • dumb cop
  • lie
  • police investigation
  • valet
  • friend
  • murder
  • false accusation
  • suspects
  • frame up
+38 more
  • disappearing act
  • fake beard
  • candlestick telephone
  • framed for murder
  • siren
  • man wears a turban
  • shot in the hand
  • safe deposit box
  • magic act
  • cash box
  • shadow
  • sneeze
  • discovering a dead body
  • cigar smoking
  • public library
  • prison party
  • duplicating a key
  • locked in a cell
  • thousand dollar bill
  • simile
  • key ring
  • fake mustache
  • women's prison
  • stage show
  • woman wears a leotard
  • thanksgiving party
  • snakes in a can
  • escape from prison
  • impersonation
  • pigeon
  • fire axe
  • ventriloquism
  • fake hand
  • burning money
  • stolen money
  • magician's assistant
  • switch
  • ex convict
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Cast & crew

Boston Blackie and the Law Cast & Characters

George E. Stone leads the cast as The Runt, with Chester Morris as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black and Selmer Jackson as Warden Lund. Directed by D. Ross Lederman; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from D. Ross Lederman

More films directed by D. Ross Lederman: The Return of the Whistler, Key Witness, The Phantom Thief and The Notorious Lone Wolf.

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FAQ

Boston Blackie and the Law FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Boston Blackie and the Law, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Boston Blackie and the Law?

Boston Blackie and the Law runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).

When was Boston Blackie and the Law released?

Boston Blackie and the Law was released on December 12, 1946.

Who directed Boston Blackie and the Law?

Boston Blackie and the Law was directed by D. Ross Lederman.

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Who is in the cast of Boston Blackie and the Law?

Boston Blackie and the Law stars George E. Stone as The Runt, Chester Morris as Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black and Selmer Jackson as Warden Lund, among 9 credited actors.

Does Boston Blackie and the Law have a post-credit scene?

No. Boston Blackie and the Law has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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