The Whistler
"Radio's Master of Mystery... Now on the Screen!"
Originally released in 1944. The Whistler is a thriller/mystery film. directed by William Castle. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Dix, Gloria Stuart, and J. Carrol Naish
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 30, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (28 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Dix
as Earl C. Conrad
Gloria Stuart
as Alice Walker
J. Carrol Naish
as The Killer
Alan Dinehart
as Gorman
Trevor Bardette
as The Bum in the Next Bed (Uncredited)
William Benedict
as The Deafmute (Uncredited)
Charles Coleman
as Jennings, Butler (Uncredited)
Clancy Cooper
as Telephone Repairman (Uncredited)
Don Costello
as Lefty Vigran aka Gorss (Uncredited)
Ralph Dunn
as Cop at Car Accident (Uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Larry Darmour Productions
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Whistler about?
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 n...
Who directed The Whistler?
The Whistler was directed by William Castle.
How long is The Whistler?
The Whistler has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Whistler released?
The Whistler was released on March 30, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Whistler?
The main cast of The Whistler includes Richard Dix, Gloria Stuart, J. Carrol Naish, Alan Dinehart, Trevor Bardette.