X Marks the Spot (1942 film)

X Marks the Spot is a 1942 American film directed by Erle C. Kenton. It is a crime film, part of the Boston Blackie series. The film stars Chester Morris as Boston Blackie and Richard Lane as Inspector Farraday. The plot revolves around Boston Blackie being framed for a murder he didn't commit and his efforts to clear his name. The title is a common idiom, but its use here refers to the location of a hidden object or clue crucial to solving the mystery. The film is considered a B-movie and runs for approximately 52 minutes.