Zorro's Black Whip
“MASK OF MYSTERY! Who is this daring figure who conquers villainy and evil with the crack of a blazing black whip!”
Synopsis
Pretty Girl Barbara Mededith takes over her murdered brother's crusading newspaper. She also assumes the dead sibling's identity as "The Black Whip," righting the wrongs of Crescent City very much in the manner of her famous ancestor, Zorro.
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George J. Lewis
Vic Gordon
Linda Stirling
Barbara Meredith
Lucien Littlefield
'Tenpoint' Jackson
Francis McDonald
Dan Hammond
Hal Taliaferro
Baxter
John Merton
Ed Harris
John Hamilton
Mr. Walsh
Tom Chatterton
Crescent City Councilman
Tom London
James Bradley
Jack Kirk
Marshal Wetherby
Jay Kirby
Randolph Meredith
Si Jenks
Zeke Hayden
Stanley Price
Hedges
Tom Steele
Ed / Rancher
Duke Green
Evans / Brown
Dale Van Sickel
Karl / Camp Heavy / Danley
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph F. Poland, Basil Dickey, Grant Nelson, Jesse Duffy
- Original Title
- Zorro's Black Whip
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 31m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Joseph F. Poland, Basil Dickey, Grant Nelson, Jesse Duffy, Johnston McCulley
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Joseph F. Poland
Screenplay
Basil Dickey
Screenplay
Grant Nelson
Screenplay
Jesse Duffy
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zorro's Black Whip
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zorro's Black Whip about?
Pretty Girl Barbara Mededith takes over her murdered brother's crusading newspaper. She also assumes the dead sibling's identity as "The Black Whip," righting the wrongs of Crescent City very much in the manner of her famous ancestor, Zorro.
Who directed Zorro's Black Whip?
Zorro's Black Whip was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Who stars in Zorro's Black Whip?
The principal cast of Zorro's Black Whip includes George J. Lewis, Linda Stirling, Lucien Littlefield, Francis McDonald, Hal Taliaferro.
When was Zorro's Black Whip released and how long is it?
Zorro's Black Whip was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 3h 31m.
Is Zorro's Black Whip based on a book or true story?
Zorro's Black Whip is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Johnston McCulley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Zorro's Black Whip?
Zorro's Black Whip holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).