The Chance of a Lifetime
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.
Plot
Boston Blackie helps get prisoners with needed skills released on parole to help in the machine and tool plant of his friend, Arthur Manleder. Those chosen want to support America's war effort. All of the parolees have to stay in Blackie's apartment, all except robber Dooley Watson. Blackie allows him to see his wife and son.
More details
| author | Jack Boyle Paul Yawitz |
|---|---|
| director | William Castle |
| editor | Jerome Thoms |
| events | World War II |
| genre | crime drama |
| keywords | boston blackie capture kill machine wait war effort |
| musicBy | M. W. Stoloff |
| producer | Wallace MacDonald |
| publisher | Columbia Pictures |