Confessions of Boston Blackie

Confessions of Boston Blackie

BLACKIE'S ON THE TRAIL OF STOLEN TREASURE... A fabulous treasure... 2,000 years old ! And a luscious treasure old enough to kiss !

NR 1941 · 65 min · ★ 6.3 · Crime, Mystery

A murder is committed during the auction of a valuable statue. The prime suspect is Boston Blackie, whose reputation for living on the edge of the law makes him an easy target for the police. When the body disappears, Blackie must find it to prove his innocence.

Directed by Edward Dmytryk · Written by Paul Yawitz

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