The Whistler(1944)
Radio's Master of Mystery... Now on the Screen!
The Whistler 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.
The Whistler (1944) is a thriller and mystery film directed by William Castle, released on March 30, 1944 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Richard Dix, Gloria Stuart, J. Carrol Naish and Alan Dinehart. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- William Castle
- Writers:
- Eric Taylor, J. Donald Wilson
- Producers:
- Rudolph C. Flothow
- Cinematographer:
- James S. Brown Jr.
- Composer:
- René Garriguenc
- Production:
- Larry Darmour Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Whistler Cast & Crew
Main 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)
- Otto Forrest
Otto Forrest
as The Whistler (Uncredited)
Byron Foulger
as Flophouse Desk Clerk (Uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William Castle, written by Eric Taylor and J. Donald Wilson, produced by Rudolph C. Flothow.
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The Whistler Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 30 ratings.
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The Whistler – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Whistler?
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The main cast of The Whistler (1944) includes Richard Dix, Gloria Stuart, J. Carrol Naish, Alan Dinehart and Trevor Bardette. The film was directed by William Castle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Whistler released?
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The Whistler was released on March 30, 1944 and runs for 1h.
Is The Whistler worth watching?
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The Whistler (1944) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.