The Chance of a Lifetime

Top 10 Billed 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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