Chester Morris Biography
Chester Morris (born John Chester Brooks Morris; February 16, 1901 – September 11, 1970) was an American stage, film, television, and radio actor. He had some prestigious film roles early in his career, and was nominated for an Academy Award. Chester Morris is best remembered today for portraying Boston Blackie, a criminal-turned-detective, in the modestly budgeted Boston Blackie film series of the 1940s.
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Chester Morris Quotes
Detective Anderson's Confidence in His Intelligence
The Unknown:
What I'd like to know is how did you get the dope from headquarters on this case?
Detective Anderson:
The same way I get everything, with my mind. I've got the greatest brain that ever existed.
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Arrest Made in Courtleigh Fleming's Murder Case
Cornelia van Gorder: [Anderson picks up a gun after Fleming is killed]
Why that's my revolver!
Detective Anderson: [inspects it]
One shot fired.
Cornelia van Gorder:
I fired that shot myself last night.
Detective Anderson:
Nice try, Miss Van Gorder, but I'm placing your niece under arrest for the murder of Courtleigh Fleming.
Cornelia van Gorder:
You can't arrest her without a coroner's verdict, and you'll have to wait on Dr. Vanrees for that.
Detective Anderson:
Miss Van Gorder, when I find a need to make an arrest, I'll make it! And I won't wait for any coroner's verdict.
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