One Mysterious Night
1944, English. Directed by Budd Boetticher.
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After a rare gem is stolen from an exhibition at a posh hotel, Inspector Farraday recruits former thief Boston Blackie to retrieve the stone. Along with his assistant, 'The Runt', Blackie focuses his investigation on the hotel manager, George Daley, and his sister, Eileen. Through disguises and ruses, Blackie and the Runt trick their way to discovering the perpetrators.
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Boston Blackie: watch order
Cast & crew
- Budd BoetticherDirector
- Chester MorrisHoratio 'Boston Blackie' Black
- Janis CarterDorothy Anderson
- William WrightPaul Martens
- Richard LaneInspector Farraday
- George E. StoneThe Runt
- Robert B. WilliamsMatt Healy
- Mark RobertsGeorge Daley
- Dorothy MaloneEileen Daley (Uncredited)
- Joseph CrehanJumbo Madigan (Uncredited)
- Ben TaggartTraffic Cop (Uncredited)
- Minerva UrecalMiss Wilkinson (Uncredited)
- Constance PurdyWoman in Daley's Office (Uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 21 October 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Yawitz, Jack Boyle
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News & fan talk
Watch before One Mysterious Night
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Meet Boston Blackie
1941 · 6.2/10
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Confessions of Boston Blackie
1941 · 6.3/10
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Alias Boston Blackie
1942 · 5.7/10
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Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood
1942 · 5.6/10
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After Midnight with Boston Blackie
1943 · 5.9/10
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The Chance of a Lifetime
1943 · 6.7/10
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After One Mysterious Night
What comes next in the series.
Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion
1945 · 5.8/10
NewNext in the series
Boston Blackie's Rendezvous
1945 · 5.0/10
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A Close Call for Boston Blackie
1946 · 5.4/10
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The Phantom Thief
1946 · 6.4/10
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Boston Blackie and the Law
1946 · 6.6/10
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Trapped by Boston Blackie
1948 · 6.9/10
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One Mysterious Night: quick answers
What should I watch before One Mysterious Night?
Watch Alias Boston Blackie (1942), Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood (1942), After Midnight with Boston Blackie (1943), and The Chance of a Lifetime (1943) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after One Mysterious Night?
Next in the series: Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion (1945), Boston Blackie's Rendezvous (1945), and A Close Call for Boston Blackie (1946).
Is One Mysterious Night worth watching?
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How long is One Mysterious Night?
One Mysterious Night runs 61 minutes (1h 1m).
Does One Mysterious Night have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for One Mysterious Night. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
One Mysterious Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
One Mysterious Night is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is One Mysterious Night on?
One Mysterious Night isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 October 1944. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like One Mysterious Night?
If you liked One Mysterious Night, try The Return of the Pink Panther, The Pink Panther, The Great Muppet Caper.
Who directed One Mysterious Night?
One Mysterious Night (1944) was directed by Budd Boetticher and stars Chester Morris, Janis Carter, William Wright.