The Chance of a Lifetime

ARRESTED FOR A MURDER HE DIDN'T COMMIT!

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

Released: Oct 26, 1943

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Chester Morris

Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black

Erik Rolf

Dooley Watson

Jeanne Bates

Mary Watson

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