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The Chance of a Lifetime
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The Chance of a Lifetime

1943•1h 5m•Crime•Mystery
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Story Line

A mad scramble for stolen loot ensues after Boston Blackie has prisoners released for work in a wartime defence plant.

“ARRESTED FOR A MURDER HE DIDN'T COMMIT!”

Top Cast

Chester Morris

Chester Morris

Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black

Erik Rolf

Erik Rolf

Dooley Watson

Jeanne Bates

Jeanne Bates

Mary Watson

Richard Lane

Richard Lane

Insp. John Farraday

George E. Stone

George E. Stone

The Runt

Lloyd Corrigan

Lloyd Corrigan

Arthur Manleder

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Rating

6.8/ 10

Release Date

1943-10-26

Runtime

1h 5m

Genres

CrimeMystery
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User Reviews (1)

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

6/10
•1/11/2024
This time, "Boston" (Chester Morris) comes up with a proposal to the Governor that would allow some trusted prisoners to come and work in a factory to assist with the war effort. He agrees that they can live at his apartment but before long is embroi...