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The Chance of a Lifetime

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

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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

Douglas Fowley

Douglas Fowley

Nails Blanton (Uncredited)

Sid Melton

Sid Melton

Benny Hines (Uncredited)

Ray Teal

Ray Teal

Policeman Joe (Uncredited)

Maude Eburne

Maude Eburne

Edna Counihan (Uncredited)

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