The Return of the Whistler
Synopsis
When a woman goes missing on the eve of her wedding, her fiancee hires a detective to track her down
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Top Cast
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Michael Duane
Theodore Anthony 'Ted' Nichols
Lenore Aubert
Alice Dupres Barkley
Richard Lane
Gaylord Traynor
James Cardwell
Charlie Barkley
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Barkley
Sarah Padden
Mrs. Hulskamp
Abigail Adams
Traynor's Secretary
Ann Doran
Sybil
Otto Forrest
The Whistler (voice)
Eddy Waller
Sam the Caretaker
Olin Howland
Jeff Anderson
Wilton Graff
Dr. Grantland
Jack Rice
George
Kenner G. Kemp
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. Ross Lederman
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Tombragel, Edward Bock, Cornell Woolrich
- Original Title
- The Return of the Whistler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Larry Darmour Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. Ross Lederman
Maurice Tombragel, Edward Bock, Cornell Woolrich
Philip Tannura
Dwight Caldwell
Rudolph C. Flothow
Department Leadership Roster
D. Ross Lederman
Director
Maurice Tombragel
Writer
Rudolph C. Flothow
Producer
Philip Tannura
Director of Photography
Edward Bock
Writer
Dwight Caldwell
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return of the Whistler
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What is The Return of the Whistler about?
When a woman goes missing on the eve of her wedding, her fiancee hires a detective to track her down
Who directed The Return of the Whistler?
The Return of the Whistler was directed by D. Ross Lederman.
Who stars in The Return of the Whistler?
The principal cast of The Return of the Whistler includes Michael Duane, Lenore Aubert, Richard Lane, James Cardwell, Ann Shoemaker.
When was The Return of the Whistler released and how long is it?
The Return of the Whistler was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.