Whispering Ghosts(1942)
A DEFECTIVE DETECTIVE GOES A-HAUNTING!
Whispering Ghosts Synopsis
A detective (Milton Berle) who solves cases on the radio investigates the mysterious decade-old murder of a sea captain.
Whispering Ghosts (1942) is a mystery, comedy and horror film directed by Alfred L. Werker, released on May 17, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Milton Berle, Brenda Joyce, John Shelton and John Carradine. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred L. Werker
- Writers:
- Philip MacDonald, Lou Breslow
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Whispering Ghosts Cast & Crew
Main cast
Milton Berle
as H.H. Van Buren
Brenda Joyce
as Betty Woods
John Shelton
as David Courtiand
John Carradine
as Norbert
Willie Best
as Euclid White Brown
Edmund MacDonald
as Jerry Gilpin
Arthur Hohl
as Inspector Norris
Renie Riano
as Stella (aka Meg)
Grady Sutton
as Jonathan Flack
Milton Parsons
as Dr. Walter Bascomb
Harry Hayden
as Conroy
Charles Halton
as Mark Gruber
Key crew
Directed by Alfred L. Werker, written by Philip MacDonald and Lou Breslow.
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Whispering Ghosts Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 7 ratings.
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Whispering Ghosts – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Whispering Ghosts?
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The main cast of Whispering Ghosts (1942) includes Milton Berle, Brenda Joyce, John Shelton, John Carradine and Willie Best. The film was directed by Alfred L. Werker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Whispering Ghosts released?
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Whispering Ghosts was released on May 17, 1942 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Whispering Ghosts worth watching?
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Whispering Ghosts (1942) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, comedy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.