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A Close Call for Boston Blackie

1946, English. Directed by Lew Landers.

BLACKIE TRIPS A BLONDE .... To Trap a Killer!

Blackie runs into a woman he formally loved who now is married with a kid. When her husband gets out of prison he's killed in Blackie's apartment and of course the police thing Blackie pulled the trigger. Blackie must set out to prove his innocence as well as capture the real killers.

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Post-credits
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Language
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Released
24 January 1946
Country
United States of America
Written by
Jack Boyle, Paul Yawitz, Ben Markson
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What should I watch before A Close Call for Boston Blackie?

Watch The Chance of a Lifetime (1943), One Mysterious Night (1944), Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion (1945), and Boston Blackie's Rendezvous (1945) first, plus 5 earlier titles listed on this page.

What comes after A Close Call for Boston Blackie?

Next in the series: The Phantom Thief (1946), Boston Blackie and the Law (1946), and Trapped by Boston Blackie (1948).

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How long is A Close Call for Boston Blackie?

A Close Call for Boston Blackie runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).

Does A Close Call for Boston Blackie have a post-credits scene?

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Which OTT platform is A Close Call for Boston Blackie on?

A Close Call for Boston Blackie isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like A Close Call for Boston Blackie?

If you liked A Close Call for Boston Blackie, try Song of the Thin Man, Black Angel, The Mad Miss Manton.

Who directed A Close Call for Boston Blackie?

A Close Call for Boston Blackie (1946) was directed by Lew Landers and stars Chester Morris, Lynn Merrick, Richard Lane.

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