Movie

A Close Call for Boston Blackie

“BLACKIE TRIPS A BLONDE .... To Trap a Killer!”

★ 5.4(8)19461h 0m

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Good to know

Director: Lew Landers
Release date: 1946-01-24
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Part of: Boston Blackie Collection

About A Close Call for Boston Blackie

A Close Call for Boston Blackie is a 1946 movie in the Crime and Mystery genres, directed by Lew Landers, starring Chester Morris, Lynn Merrick and Richard Lane. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Close Call for Boston Blackie in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Blackie runs into a woman he formally loved who now is married with a kid. When her husband gets out of prison he's killed in Blackie's apartment and of course the police thing Blackie pulled the trigger. Blackie must set out to prove his innocence as well as capture the real killers.

Cast

Chester Morris

Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black / Cyrus Peyton

Lynn Merrick

Geraldine 'Gerry' Peyton

Richard Lane

Inspector Farraday

Frank Sully

Sgt. Matthews

George E. Stone

The Runt

Claire Carleton

Mamie Kirwin

Russell Hicks

Attorney Harcourt (uncredited)

Charles Lane

Hack Hagen (uncredited)

Erik Rolf

Smiley Slade (uncredited)

John Tyrrell

Policeman (uncredited)

Emmett Vogan

Coroner (uncredited)

Wanda Perry

Tenant in Hallway (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

blondefalse accusationssafecrackerdamsel in distressdumb cop

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Close Call for Boston Blackie in Canada?+

A Close Call for Boston Blackie is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Close Call for Boston Blackie on Netflix?+

A Close Call for Boston Blackie is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is A Close Call for Boston Blackie?+

A Close Call for Boston Blackie has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes (60 minutes).

Who stars in A Close Call for Boston Blackie?+

A Close Call for Boston Blackie stars Chester Morris, Lynn Merrick, Richard Lane, Frank Sully and George E. Stone.

When did A Close Call for Boston Blackie come out?+

A Close Call for Boston Blackie is a 1946 movie directed by Lew Landers.

What genre is A Close Call for Boston Blackie?+

A Close Call for Boston Blackie is Crime and Mystery film.

Who directed A Close Call for Boston Blackie?+

A Close Call for Boston Blackie was directed by Lew Landers.