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Boston Blackie and the Law
A WOMAN WHO WORKED AT MURDER!
Genres
CrimeMystery
Overview
Blackie performs in a magic show at a women's prison, which gives an inmate an opportunity to escape.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
69 min
Release Date
1946-12-12
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Chester Morris
Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Trudy Marshall
Irene
Constance Dowling
Dinah Moran
Richard Lane
Inspector Farraday
George E. Stone
The Runt
Frank Sully
Sgt. Matthews
Warren Ashe
John Lampau, alias John Jani
Selmer Jackson
Warden Lund
Wanda Perry
Secretary (uncredited)
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