Boston Blackie 1951
What is Boston Blackie?
Topic: Television series "Boston Blackie" (1951). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1951
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 58
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 8, 1951
- Last aired
- Oct 13, 1952
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Topic: Television series "Boston Blackie" (1951).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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[1] TMDB: Title: Boston Blackie (1951). Genre: Crime and Drama. Cast: Kent Taylor plays Boston Blackie. Episode count: 58 episodes. Plot: Blackie and gal pal Mary, and their dog Whitey, solve lots of Los Angeles crimes before the cops can do it.
[2] Wikipedia: Blackie's image was softened for radio, film and television depictions. In these, he became a private detective. Description: "enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend."
[3] ČSFD: Title/Year/Type (seriál).
[4] Kinobox: Mentions a 1923 film (irrelevant to the 1951 series description except to distinguish).
Title: Boston Blackie (1951).
Genre: Crime and Drama.
Cast: Kent Taylor as Boston Blackie.
Characters: Blackie
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“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Train Murder Mytharc Sep 8, 1951
- E2 Cop Killer Core Sep 15, 1951
- E3 Oil Field Murder Core Sep 22, 1951
- E4 Phone Booth Murder Core Sep 29, 1951
- E5 Blind Beggar Core Oct 6, 1951
- E6 Fortune Teller Core Oct 13, 1951
- E7 Scar Hand Core Oct 20, 1951
- E8 Faraday Murder Case Core Oct 27, 1951
- E9 Beach Murder Core Nov 3, 1951
- E10 Gang Murder Core Nov 10, 1951
- E11 Toy Factory Murder Core Nov 17, 1951
- E12 Roller Coaster Murder Core Nov 24, 1951
- E13 High Voltage Murder Core Dec 3, 1951
- E14 Waterfront Murder Core Dec 10, 1951
- E15 Griffith Park Murder Core Dec 17, 1951
- E16 The Devil's Daughters Core Dec 24, 1951
- E17 The Crusader Core Dec 31, 1951
- E18 Death by Dictation Core Jan 7, 1952
- E19 The Lying Blackmailer Core Jan 14, 1952
- E20 Delmark Diamond Case Core Jan 21, 1952
- E21 Bad Time Charlie Core Jan 28, 1952
- E22 Mother Wore Blinders Core Feb 4, 1952
- E23 The Director's Dilemma Core Feb 11, 1952
- E24 Red Hot Murder Core Feb 18, 1952
- E25 Chinese Lottery Mytharc Feb 25, 1952
- E26 The Big H Murder Mytharc Mar 3, 1952
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Boston Blackie holds a community rating of 4.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How many seasons and episodes are in Boston Blackie, and how long does it take to binge?
Boston Blackie spans 2 seasons and 58 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 29 hours (at an average of 30 minutes per episode).
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