The Chance of a Lifetime(1943)
ARRESTED FOR A MURDER HE DIDN'T COMMIT!
A mad scramble for stolen loot ensues after Boston Blackie has prisoners released for work in a wartime defence plant.
Movie: The Chance of a Lifetime
Top 10 Billed Cast
Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Dooley Watson
Mary Watson
Insp. John Farraday
The Runt
Arthur Manleder
Nails Blanton (Uncredited)
Benny Hines (Uncredited)
Policeman Joe (Uncredited)
Edna Counihan (Uncredited)
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