Boston Blackie - Fifty Hunter Street
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Boston Blackie - Fifty Hunter Street

B1IntermediateOctober 4, 202629 min
  • Documentary
  • Crime & justice

A collection of gripping detective stories featuring sharp-witted investigators, puzzling crimes, and clever resolutions. Each episode showcases the art of deduction and the thrill of the chase.

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Rinso, R-I-N-S-O, Sobhirich Rinso presents Boston Blackies, starring Chester Morris.

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10 p.m. Eastern wartime. Your dial is set at 660 W.E.A.F. New York. Rinso, R-I-N-S-O, Sobhirich Rinso presents Boston Blackies, starring Chester Morris. Hello? Is Mr. Manlether there?

0:51

Why, no, I'm sorry he's not. This is his secretary, Miss Rochelle. Can I help you? Yes, you can deliver a message for me. I've been trying to reach him all day. This is John Partridge, president of the Morton National Bank. Mr. Partridge, but...

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Well, Arthur Borden is president of the Morton Bank, isn't he? Not since yesterday he's not. Give this message to Mr. Manlether, please. Tell him that his notes to the bank were due in payable on Monday of this week, and we must have our money.

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