A Close Call for Boston Blackie (1946) is a fast-paced crime mystery from Columbia Pictures, starring Chester Morris as the suave ex-jewel thief turned amateur sleuth, Boston Blackie. When Blackie's old flame reappears and is soon found dead, he’s framed for her murder. On the run from the police, Blackie races against time to prove his innocence, uncovering a trail of deceit, blackmail, and betrayal. With its sharp dialogue, witty moments, and clever plot twists, this installment in the popular Boston Blackie series delivers a classic 1940s detective adventure.