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Boston Blackie's Little Pal
“Which Is Worse, the Man Who Steals a Wife's Affections or the One Who Steals Jewels?”
6.5 / 10• 1918• 50m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
While burgling a mansion, Blackie is interrupted by little Joey, who has been awakened from his slumbers. Blackie gently orders the kid to return to bed, but Joey refuses to do so unless Blackie helps him say his prayers. Thus is formed a strong friendship between Blackie and his "little pal," inspiring our raffish hero to rescue Joey's mother Rosemary Theby from a scandalous situation.
Cast & Crew
Bert Lytell
Boston Blackie
Lead
Rhea Mitchell
Mary
Rosemary Theby
Mrs. Wilmerding
JJ
Joey Jacobs
'Little Pal' Martin Wilmerding Jr.
HD
Howard Davies
Donald Lavalle
JB
John Burton
Jackson - The Butler
Frank Whitson
Martin Wilmerding
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. E. Mason Hopper's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Boston Blackie's Little Pal is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
