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  • Boston Blackie (1923)
  • Passed
    50 min | Crime, Drama
Boston Blackie (1923)
Passed
50 min | Crime, Drama

Boston Blackie, just released from prison, threatens the warden, Benton, that he will have him removed from his job for using the water cross, a form of torture, on prisoners. Blackie's sweetheart, Mary Carter, helps him avoid this torture...See moreBoston Blackie, just released from prison, threatens the warden, Benton, that he will have him removed from his job for using the water cross, a form of torture, on prisoners. Blackie's sweetheart, Mary Carter, helps him avoid this torture after his return to prison. The officers pursue Blackie, capture him, and bring him back to Benton, but Mary reports to the governor, and they arrive in time to save Blackie from further torments by bringing his pardon. Benton is fired. Written by AFI See less
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Director
Scott R. Dunlap (as Scott Dunlap)
Writers
Jack Boyle (adapted from the story "The Water Cross" by) | Paul Schofield (scenario)
Cinematographer
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Updated May 6, 1923

Release date
May 6, 1923 (United States)

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6 cast members
Name Known for
William Russell
Boston Blackie Boston Blackie   See fewer
Eva Novak
Mary Carter Mary Carter   See fewer
Frank Brownlee
Prison Warden Benton Prison Warden Benton   See fewer
Otto Matieson
Danny Carter Danny Carter   See fewer
W.C. Robinson
Shorty McNutt (as Spike Robinson) Shorty McNutt (as Spike Robinson)   See fewer
Fred Esmelton
John Gilmore John Gilmore   See fewer
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