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Blackie receives a call from a friend who asks him to retrieve some money from his apartment and deliver it to him in California. Performing this good deed, he is accused of theft, but is allowed to proceed to Hollywood to help the police find a lost diamond.
Convicted jewel thief Horace "Boston" Blackie, now on parole, finds himself entangled in a murder mystery when he attends a Hollywood premiere. A famous actress is murdered, and Blackie becomes the prime suspect. He must race against time and the determined Detective "The Big” Inspector Farrigan to uncover the real killer and clear his name amidst the glitz and glamour of the film industry.
This installment in the Boston Blackie series was generally well-received for its fast-paced plot and the reliable performances of its cast. While not a groundbreaking film, it offered solid entertainment typical of the B-movie crime thrillers of the era, satisfying fans of the genre.
A brisk and entertaining entry in the Boston Blackie series.
Chester Morris delivers a charismatic performance as the titular character.
The plot, while familiar, keeps viewers engaged with its twists and turns.
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The Boston Blackie film series, which began in 1940, was based on a character created by Jack Boyle in a series of Saturday Evening Post stories.
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I'm not too sure "Blackie" (Chester Morris) had his head screwed on the right way when he agreed to take $60,000 in cash from the safe of his pal "Manleder" (Lloyd Corrigan) and travel with the "Runt" (George E. Stone) to deliver it to him ...