| Voice of the Whistler | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | William Castle |
| Screenplay by | William Castle Wilfred H. Petitt |
| Story by | Allan Radar |
| Based on | The Whistler 1942-55 radio series by J. Donald Wilson |
| Produced by | Rudolph C. Flothow |
| Starring | Richard Dix Lynn Merrick Rhys Williams |
| Narrated by | Otto Forrest |
| Cinematography | George Meehan |
| Edited by | Dwight Caldwell |
| Music by | Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco |
Production company | Larry Darmour Productions |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Voice of the Whistler is a 1945 American mystery film noir directed by William Castle and starring Richard Dix, Lynn Merrick, and Rhys Williams. It was the fourth of Columbia Pictures' eight "Whistler" films produced in the 1940s, all based on the radio drama The Whistler.
Plot[edit]
A dying millionaire, trying to do good, marries his penniless young nurse so she can inherit his wealth and live in comfort. He then miraculously recovers, but the troubles for both husband and wife are just beginning.
Cast[edit]
- Richard Dix as John Sinclair, alias John Carter
- Lynn Merrick as Joan Martin Sinclair
- Rhys Williams as Ernie Sparrow
- James Cardwell as Fred (Doc) Graham
- Tom Kennedy as Ferdinand / Hammerlock
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Voice of the Whistler at IMDb
- Voice of the Whistler at AllMovie
- Voice of the Whistler at the TCM Movie Database
- Voice of the Whistler at the American Film Institute Catalog
- Review of film at Variety
