The Return of the Whistler(1948)
The Return of the Whistler Synopsis
When a woman goes missing on the eve of her wedding, her fiancee hires a detective to track her down
The Return of the Whistler (1948) is a crime and mystery film directed by D. Ross Lederman, released on March 18, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars Michael Duane, Lenore Aubert, Richard Lane and James Cardwell. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- D. Ross Lederman
- Writers:
- Maurice Tombragel, Edward Bock, Cornell Woolrich
- Producers:
- Rudolph C. Flothow
- Cinematographer:
- Philip Tannura
- Production:
- Larry Darmour Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Return of the Whistler Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Duane
as Theodore Anthony 'Ted' Nichols
Lenore Aubert
as Alice Dupres Barkley
Richard Lane
as Gaylord Traynor
James Cardwell
as Charlie Barkley
Ann Shoemaker
as Mrs. Barkley
Sarah Padden
as Mrs. Hulskamp
Abigail Adams
as Traynor's Secretary
Ann Doran
as Sybil
- Otto Forrest
Otto Forrest
as The Whistler (voice)
Eddy Waller
as Sam the Caretaker
Olin Howland
as Jeff Anderson
Wilton Graff
as Dr. Grantland
Key crew
Directed by D. Ross Lederman, written by Maurice Tombragel, Edward Bock and Cornell Woolrich, produced by Rudolph C. Flothow.
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The Return of the Whistler Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 17 ratings.
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The Return of the Whistler – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Return of the Whistler?
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The main cast of The Return of the Whistler (1948) includes Michael Duane, Lenore Aubert, Richard Lane, James Cardwell and Ann Shoemaker. The film was directed by D. Ross Lederman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Return of the Whistler released?
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The Return of the Whistler was released on March 18, 1948 and runs for 1h 2m.
Is The Return of the Whistler worth watching?
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The Return of the Whistler (1948) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.