Whirlwind
“GENE AND CHAMPION CARRY THE MAIL FOR UNCLE SAM!”
Synopsis
A singing postal inspector (Gene Autry) and his partner (Smiley Burnette) save a woman's (Gail Davis) estate from fraud.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John English
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman S. Hall
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- Whirlwind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John English
Norman S. Hall
John Leipold
William Bradford
Paul Borofsky
Armand Schaefer
Department Leadership Roster
John English
Director
Norman S. Hall
Writer
Armand Schaefer
Producer
Paul Borofsky
Editor
William Bradford
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whirlwind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Whirlwind about?
A singing postal inspector (Gene Autry) and his partner (Smiley Burnette) save a woman's (Gail Davis) estate from fraud.
Who directed Whirlwind?
Whirlwind was directed by John English.
Who stars in Whirlwind?
The principal cast of Whirlwind includes Gene Autry, Champion, Gail Davis, Thurston Hall, Harry Lauter.
When was Whirlwind released and how long is it?
Whirlwind was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Whirlwind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whirlwind was composed by John Leipold.