The Chance of a Lifetime (1943)

19431h 30mdir. William CastleUnited Statescrime film

With Chester Morris, George E. Stone, Lloyd Corrigan, Richard Alexander, Minta Durfee, Walter Sande, Douglas Fowley, Pierre Watkin

Directed by William Castle

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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.

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