The Power of the Whistler
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Synopsis
A woman uses a deck of cards to predict death within 24 hours for a stranger sitting at a bar, then tries to help him remember who he is based on items in his pockets.
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Top Cast
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Richard Dix
William Everest
Janis Carter
Jean Lang
Jeff Donnell
Frances 'Francie' Lane
Loren Tindall
Charlie Kent
Tala Birell
Constantina Ivaneska
John Abbott
Kaspar Andropolous
Murray Alper
Joe Blainey, Elite Bakery Truck Driver
Nina Mae McKinney
Flotilda
Edythe Elliott
Mrs. Crawford
Otto Forrest
The Whistler
Jack George
Locksmith
Jack Gordon
Taxi Driver
Frank Hagney
Man Delivering Cake
I. Stanford Jolley
Motorist
Cy Kendall
Druggist
Kenneth MacDonald
John Crawford
Eddie Parker
Motorcycle Patrolman
Stanley Price
Richards, the Printer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Aubrey Wisberg
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- The Power of the Whistler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Larry Darmour Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Aubrey Wisberg
Paul Sawtell
L. William O'Connell
Reg Browne
Leonard S. Picker
Department Leadership Roster
Reg Browne
Editor
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Aubrey Wisberg
Writer
L. William O'Connell
Director of Photography
Lew Landers
Director
Leonard S. Picker
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Power of the Whistler
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What is The Power of the Whistler about?
A woman uses a deck of cards to predict death within 24 hours for a stranger sitting at a bar, then tries to help him remember who he is based on items in his pockets.
Who directed The Power of the Whistler?
The Power of the Whistler was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in The Power of the Whistler?
The principal cast of The Power of the Whistler includes Richard Dix, Janis Carter, Jeff Donnell, Loren Tindall, Tala Birell.
When was The Power of the Whistler released and how long is it?
The Power of the Whistler was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Power of the Whistler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Power of the Whistler was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Power of the Whistler?
The Power of the Whistler holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).