A murder is committed during the auction of a valuable statue. The prime suspect is Boston Blackie, whose reputation for living on the edge of the law makes him an easy target for the police. When the body disappears, Blackie must find it to prove his innocence.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Chester MorrisBoston Blackie | Boston Blackie |
 Harriet NelsonDiane Parrish | Diane Parrish |
 Richard LaneInspector John Farraday | Inspector John Farraday |
 George E. StoneThe Runt | The Runt |
 Lloyd CorriganArthur Manleder | Arthur Manleder |
 Joan WoodburyMona | Mona |
 Walter SandeDetective Mathews | Detective Mathews |
| RRalph TheodoreJoe Buchanan | Joe Buchanan |
 Kenneth MacDonaldCaulder | Caulder |
 Walter SoderlingJoseph Allison | Joseph Allison |
 William BenedictIce Cream Man | Ice Cream Man |
 Harry DeppBigsby | Bigsby |
 Jessie ArnoldOlder Nurse | Older Nurse |