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The Chance of a Lifetime is a 1943 crime drama starring Chester Morris, Erik Rolf and Jeanne Bates. It is one of 14 films made by Columbia Pictures involving detective Boston Blackie, a criminal-turned-crime solver. This was the sixth in the series and one of three that did not have his name in the title. The film is also William Castle's directorial debut. As with many of the films of the period, this was a flag waver to support America's efforts during World War II.
Original Release
10/26/1943
US Release
10/26/1943
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Chester Morris | Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black |
| Erik Rolf | Dooley Watson |
| Jeanne Bates | Mary Watson |
| Richard Lane | Insp. John Farraday |
| George E. Stone | The Runt |
| Lloyd Corrigan | Arthur Manleder |
| Richard Alexander | Carpet Man / Carpet Man (Uncredited) |
| Murray Alper | Convict |
| George Anderson | Warden J.A. Edwards / Warden J.A. Edwards (Uncredited) |
| Jessie Arnold | Woman in Hallway / Woman in Hallway (Uncredited) |
Directors
Writers
Creators
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Chester Morris | Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black |
| Erik Rolf | Dooley Watson |
| Jeanne Bates | Mary Watson |
| Richard Lane | Insp. John Farraday |
| George E. Stone | The Runt |
| Lloyd Corrigan | Arthur Manleder |
| Richard Alexander | Carpet Man / Carpet Man (Uncredited) |
| Murray Alper | Convict |
| George Anderson | Warden J.A. Edwards / Warden J.A. Edwards (Uncredited) |
| Jessie Arnold | Woman in Hallway / Woman in Hallway (Uncredited) |
| Trevor Bardette | Manny Vogel / Manny Vogel (Uncredited) |
| Eddie Bruce | Sandy - Reporter / Sandy (Uncredited) |
| Sally Cairns | Richie Adair / Richie Adair (Uncredited) |
| Jack Carr | Carpet Man / Carpet Man (Uncredited) |
| Eddy Chandler | Frank - Policeman / Policeman Frank (Uncredited) |
| James Conaty | Parole Board Member / Parole Board Member (Uncredited) |
| Heinie Conklin | Police Desk Sergeant / Police Desk Sergeant (Uncredited) |
| Royal Dano | Convict |
| Marie De Becker | Miss Bailey / Miss Bailey (Uncredited) |
| Sayre Dearing | Reporter at Parole Board Hearing / Reporter at Parole Board Hearing (Uncredited) |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Wallace MacDonald | Producer |
