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The Whistler
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The Whistler

1944-03-30 · 60 min · ★ 6.0

Thriller · Mystery

A guilt-ridden man blames himself for his wife's death and secretly pays an assassin to kill him. But then he finds out that his wife isn't dead at all. And now the assassin is on his trail, with no way to call off the hit.

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Directors
William Castle
Production companies
Larry Darmour Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard DixRichard DixEarl C. Conrad
Gloria StuartGloria StuartAlice Walker
J. Carrol NaishJ. Carrol NaishThe Killer
Alan DinehartAlan DinehartGorman
Trevor BardetteTrevor BardetteThe Bum in the Next Bed (Uncredited)
William BenedictWilliam BenedictThe Deafmute (Uncredited)
Charles ColemanCharles ColemanJennings, Butler (Uncredited)
Clancy CooperClancy CooperTelephone Repairman (Uncredited)
Don CostelloDon CostelloLefty Vigran aka Gorss (Uncredited)
Ralph DunnRalph DunnCop at Car Accident (Uncredited)
Otto ForrestThe Whistler (Uncredited)
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerFlophouse Desk Clerk (Uncredited)
Dick GordonTomley's Assistant (Uncredited)
Robert HomansRobert HomansDock Watchman (Uncredited)
Jack IngramJack IngramPolice Detective in Alley (Uncredited)
Robert Emmett KeaneRobert Emmett KeaneCharles 'Charlie' McNear (Uncredited)
Cy KendallCy KendallGus, Bartender (Uncredited)
George LloydGeorge LloydBill Tomley (Uncredited)
Kermit MaynardKermit MaynardDetective at Dock (Uncredited)
Pat O'MalleyPat O'MalleyPolice Detective in Alley (Uncredited)

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