The spirits flow freely in this good "Boston Blackie" episode where the occult and a blackmail ring go hand in hand, leading to murder. It's a mixture of mystery and comedy, and when George E. Stone says, "Well I'll be a monkey's uncle", you expect the old Bob Hope gag to occur with him. Chester Morris is aiding blackmail victim Jeff Donnell and this leads him into the traps of sinister mediums (Marvin Miller and Forbes Murray) and their sexy but deadly assistant (Dusty Anderson).
Richard Lane and Frank Sully spent much of this series switching between smart and stupid, and it's back to buffoonery for them here. I give this one a higher than just average simply for an interesting setup, believable characters, comedy that doesn't grate on your nerves and flowing by seamlessly without unnecessary distractions or needless schtick concerning Morris and Stone's penchant for impressions.
Richard Lane and Frank Sully spent much of this series switching between smart and stupid, and it's back to buffoonery for them here. I give this one a higher than just average simply for an interesting setup, believable characters, comedy that doesn't grate on your nerves and flowing by seamlessly without unnecessary distractions or needless schtick concerning Morris and Stone's penchant for impressions.