Jack Boyle's stories first appeared in the early 20th Century. "The Price of Principle" was a short story in the July 1914 issue of The American Magazine. Boyle's character also turned up in Cosmopolitan. In 1917, Redbook published the novelette "Boston Blackie’s Mary," and the magazine brought the character back with "The Heart of the Lily" (February, 1921). Boyle's stories were collected in the book Boston Blackie (1919),which was reprinted in 1979 by Gregg Press. Boyle died in 1928. [edit]Films The earliest film adaptations were silent, dating from 1918 to 1927. Columbia Pictures revived the property in 1941 with Meet Boston Blackie, a fast, 58-minute "B" feature starring Chester Morris. Although the running time was brief, Columbia gave the picture good production values and an imaginative director (Robert Florey). The film was successful, and a series followed.
Meet Boston Blackie

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A transatlantic voyage takes a deadly turn when a crime unfolds, revealing a tangled web of espionage that ultimately exposes a secret operation hiding in plain sight on the Coney Island boardwalk.

Confessions of Boston Blackie

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A high-stakes art auction spirals into chaos when Blackie is wrongfully accused of murder, ultimately uncovering a intricate web of art forgery.

Alias Boston Blackie

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As the holiday magic show dazzles the audience, a wrongly accused prisoner seizes the opportunity to make a daring break for freedom.

Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood

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Boston Blackie's train trip to Florida takes an unexpected detour when he receives a telegram from his friend Arthur Manleder, requesting his assistance at Manleder's New York apartment.

After Midnight with Boston Blackie

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A cunning thief, Blackie, is apprehended after a botched attempt to retrieve stolen gems from a safety deposit box on behalf of a trusted ally.

The Chance of a Lifetime

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Boston Blackie, a clever detective, sets out to clear the name of a wrongly accused wartime convict who was framed for murder while on parole.

One Mysterious Night

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Detective Blackie is assigned by the police to recover the stolen Blue Star of the Nile diamond, which has gone missing from a war relief exhibit.

Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion

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A rare Charles Dickens first edition sets off a murder investigation, upending Blackie's life.

Boston Blackie's Rendezvous

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A daring canine joins forces with law enforcement to rescue a hostage from the grip of a merciless and volatile criminal.

A Close Call for Boston Blackie

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A renowned detective, wrongly accused of a heinous crime, must employ his exceptional investigative skills to uncover the truth and clear his name.

The Phantom Thief

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A ruthless assassin meets his match in a cunning investigator, leading to a thrilling investigation that unravels a complex web of deceit and eerie mysteries.

Boston Blackie and the Law

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A talented prisoner seizes the chance to break free from a women's prison when a mesmerizing magician's tricks inadvertently provide the perfect distraction.

Trapped by Boston Blackie

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A priceless pearl necklace goes missing, and Blackie, tasked with its protection, finds himself wrongly accused of theft.

Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture

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In the heart of Chinatown, a detective uncovers a complex web of deceit as he investigates a brutal murder, following a series of cryptic clues to unravel the sinister truth.

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