The Secret of the Whistler
“HIS WIFE TOLD HIM..."YOU'LL LOVE ANOTHER WOMAN ONLY OVER MY DEAD BODY"...SO HE DID!”
Synopsis
A deranged artist who may have murdered his wife is investigated by the Whistler.
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Top Cast
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Richard Dix
Ralph Harrison
Leslie Brooks
Kay Morrell
Michael Duane
Jim Calhoun
Mary Currier
Edith Marie Harrison
Mona Barrie
Linda Vail
Ray Walker
Joseph Aloysius 'Joe' Conroy
Claire Du Brey
Laura - Harrison's Servant
John Hamilton
McLaren aka Mac (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
Jorgensen (uncredited)
Ernie Adams
Arthur Space
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
Charles Trowbridge
Barbara Wooddell
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond L. Schrock, Richard H. Landau
- Original Score
- Herschel Burke Gilbert
- Original Title
- The Secret of the Whistler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Larry Darmour Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Raymond L. Schrock, Richard H. Landau
Herschel Burke Gilbert
Allen G. Siegler
Dwight Caldwell
Rudolph C. Flothow
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond L. Schrock
Screenplay
Dwight Caldwell
Editor
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
George Sherman
Director
Rudolph C. Flothow
Producer
Richard H. Landau
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret of the Whistler
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Secret of the Whistler about?
A deranged artist who may have murdered his wife is investigated by the Whistler.
Who directed The Secret of the Whistler?
The Secret of the Whistler was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in The Secret of the Whistler?
The principal cast of The Secret of the Whistler includes Richard Dix, Leslie Brooks, Michael Duane, Mary Currier, Mona Barrie.
When was The Secret of the Whistler released and how long is it?
The Secret of the Whistler was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret of the Whistler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret of the Whistler was composed by Herschel Burke Gilbert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret of the Whistler?
The Secret of the Whistler holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).