Whistling in Dixie
"FUNNIEST FILM EVER MADE !"
Originally released in 1942. Whistling in Dixie is a comedy/mystery film. directed by S. Sylvan Simon. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Red Skelton, Ann Rutherford, and George Bancroft
Synopsis
Radio sleuth Wally 'The Fox' Benton travels to Georgia with his fiancé Carol to be married; and to help Carol's college chum, Ellamae Downs, solve a mystery involving a murdered man, old Fort Dixon, and buried treasure.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Red Skelton
as Wally Benton
Ann Rutherford
as Carol Lambert
George Bancroft
as Sheriff Claude Stagg
Guy Kibbee
as Judge George Lee
Diana Lewis
as Ellamae Downs
Peter Whitney
as Frank V. Bailie
Rags Ragland
as Chester Conway / Sylvester 'Lester' Conway
Celia Travers
as Hattie Lee
Lucien Littlefield
as Corporal Lucken
Louis Mason
as Deputy Lem
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whistling in Dixie about?
Radio sleuth Wally 'The Fox' Benton travels to Georgia with his fiancé Carol to be married; and to help Carol's college chum, Ellamae Downs, solve a mystery involving a murdered man, old Fort Dixo...
Who directed Whistling in Dixie?
Whistling in Dixie was directed by S. Sylvan Simon.
How long is Whistling in Dixie?
Whistling in Dixie has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Whistling in Dixie released?
Whistling in Dixie was released on December 31, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Whistling in Dixie?
The main cast of Whistling in Dixie includes Red Skelton, Ann Rutherford, George Bancroft, Guy Kibbee, Diana Lewis.