Whipsaw
"Here She is at Last!"
Originally released in 1935. Whipsaw is a crime/drama film. directed by Sam Wood. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy, and Harvey Stephens
Synopsis
Hot jewels from London make their way to New York, where they are stolen by racketeer Ed Dexter, who hides them with the help of his vivacious girlfriend, Vivian Palmer. Federal agent Ross McBride goes undercover to infiltrate the gang and, suspecting Vivian can lead him to the jewels, comes to her aid when she is chased by a rival gang. The two flee to the Midwest with both gangs in pursuit, but Vivian is not as gullible as Ross thinks.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 18, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Myrna Loy
as Vivian Palmer
Spencer Tracy
as Ross 'Mac' McBride aka Danny Ross Ackerman
Harvey Stephens
as Ed Dexter
William Harrigan
as 'Doc' Evans
Clay Clement
as Harry Ames
Robert Gleckler
as Steve Arnold
Robert Warwick
as Robert W. Wadsworth
Georges Renavent
as Monetta
Paul Stanton
as Justice Department Chief Hughes
Wade Boteler
as Detective Humphries
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whipsaw about?
Hot jewels from London make their way to New York, where they are stolen by racketeer Ed Dexter, who hides them with the help of his vivacious girlfriend, Vivian Palmer. Federal agent Ross McBride ...
Who directed Whipsaw?
Whipsaw was directed by Sam Wood.
How long is Whipsaw?
Whipsaw has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Whipsaw released?
Whipsaw was released on December 18, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Whipsaw?
The main cast of Whipsaw includes Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy, Harvey Stephens, William Harrigan, Clay Clement.