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Whistling in the Dark
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Whistling in the Dark

1941-08-08 · 78 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Mystery · Crime · Romance

Radio crime show host 'The Fox' along with his fiancée and ex-girlfriend are kidnapped by a larcenous cult who demand that he help them plan a perfect murder.

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Directors
S. Sylvan Simon
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Red SkeltonRed SkeltonWally Benton
Conrad VeidtConrad VeidtJoseph Jones
Ann RutherfordAnn RutherfordCarol Lambert
Virginia GreyVirginia Grey'Fran' Post
Rags RaglandRags RaglandSylvester
Henry O'NeillHenry O'NeillPhilip Post
Eve ArdenEve Arden'Buzz' Baker
Paul StantonPaul StantonJennings
Donald DouglasDonald DouglasDeputy Commissioner O'Neill
Don CostelloDon Costello'Noose' Green
William TannenWilliam TannenRobert Graves
Reed HadleyReed HadleyBeau Smith
Mariska AldrichHilda
Lloyd CorriganLloyd CorriganHarvey Upshaw
George M. CarletonGeorge M. CarletonDeputy Commissioner O'Neill
Will LeeWill LeeHerman the Druggist
Ruth RobinsonMrs. Robinson
Dorothy AdamsDorothy AdamsMrs. Farrell (uncredited)
Barbara BedfordBarbara BedfordCult Members / Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Billy BletcherBilly BletcherRadio Effects Man (uncredited)

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