Whistling in the Dark(1933)
Whistling in the Dark Synopsis
A mystery writer and his sweetheart are held hostage by a fugitive gangster, who hopes to enlist their help in devising the perfect murder.
Whistling in the Dark (1933) is a comedy, crime and drama film directed by Elliott Nugent, released on January 21, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Ernest Truex, Una Merkel, John Miljan and Johnny Hines. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Elliott Nugent
- Writers:
- Laurence Gross, Elliott Nugent, Edward Childs Carpenter
- Cinematographer:
- Norbert Brodine
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Whistling in the Dark Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ernest Truex
as Wallace Porter
Una Merkel
as Toby Van Buren
John Miljan
as Charlie
Johnny Hines
as Slim
Edward Arnold
as Dillon
C. Henry Gordon
as Lombardo
Joseph Cawthorn
as Barfuss
Nat Pendleton
as Joe
Tenen Holtz
as Herman
Marcelle Corday
as Hilda
- Frederick Burton
Frederick Burton
as Mr. Van Buren (uncredited)
- Jack Kennedy
Jack Kennedy
as Detective (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Elliott Nugent, written by Laurence Gross, Elliott Nugent and Edward Childs Carpenter.
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Whistling in the Dark Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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Whistling in the Dark – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Whistling in the Dark?
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The main cast of Whistling in the Dark (1933) includes Ernest Truex, Una Merkel, John Miljan, Johnny Hines and Edward Arnold. The film was directed by Elliott Nugent. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Whistling in the Dark released?
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Whistling in the Dark was released on January 21, 1933 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is Whistling in the Dark worth watching?
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Whistling in the Dark (1933) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.