The Return of Boston Blackie

Genres

CrimeDrama

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Just out of jail and vowing to go straight, former jewel thief Boston Blackie, undertakes the reformation of a pretty blonde who has stolen a necklace from a cabaret dancer. He learns that the jewel belongs to the mother of the blonde girl, and the blonde's philandering father gave it as a gift to the cabaret girl. Now, Blackie must find a way to return the necklace to the owner's safe without arousing the suspicions of the girl's family.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

77 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

01 August 1927

Country

United States of America

Cast

Strongheart

Strongheart the Dog

Bob Custer

Boston Blackie

Corliss Palmer

Sylvia Markham

Rosemary Cooper

Necklace Nellie

Coit Albertson

Denver Dan

William Worthington

John Markham

Florence Wix

Mrs. John Markham

J.P. Lockney

Rob Nichols

Violet Palmer

Annette

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