Whirlpool
“His was a life of the past...theirs of the future!”
Synopsis
An ex-convict tries to connect with the daughter who doesn't even know he exists.
Top Cast
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Jack Holt
Buck Rankin
Jean Arthur
Sandy
Donald Cook
Bob
Allen Jenkins
Mac
Lila Lee
Helen
John Miljan
Barney Gaige
Rita La Roy
Thelma
Oscar Apfel
Editor
Willard Robertson
Morrison
Ward Bond
Farley
Ernie Adams
Ben (uncredited)
Lowden Adams
Davis (uncredited)
Maidena Armstrong
Fat Lady in Carnival (uncredited)
Max Barwyn
Headwaiter (uncredited)
Jack Baxley
Carnival Barker (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Reporter (uncredited)
Eddie Borden
Annoyed Carnival Customer (uncredited)
Harry Brown
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 14, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Howell, Ethel Hill
- Original Title
- Whirlpool
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Dorothy Howell, Ethel Hill, Howard Emmett Rogers
Benjamin H. Kline, Joseph H. August, John Stumar
Richard Cahoon
Department Leadership Roster
Roy William Neill
Director
Dorothy Howell
Screenplay
Ethel Hill
Screenplay
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
Richard Cahoon
Editor
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whirlpool
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Whirlpool about?
An ex-convict tries to connect with the daughter who doesn't even know he exists.
Who directed Whirlpool?
Whirlpool was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in Whirlpool?
The principal cast of Whirlpool includes Jack Holt, Jean Arthur, Donald Cook, Allen Jenkins, Lila Lee.
When was Whirlpool released and how long is it?
Whirlpool was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whirlpool?
Whirlpool holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).