Whispering Smith
“A new Ladd thrills the Old West !”
Synopsis
Smith is an iron-willed railroad detective. When his friend Murray is fired from the railroad and begins helping Rebstock wreck trains, Smith must go after him. He also seems to have an interest in Murray's wife (and vice versa).
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WHISPERING SMITH (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-01
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Alan Ladd
Whispering Smith
Robert Preston
Murray Sinclair
Brenda Marshall
Marian Sinclair
Donald Crisp
Barney Rebstock
William Demarest
Bill Dansing
Fay Holden
Emmy Dansing
Murvyn Vye
Blake Barton
Frank Faylen
Whitey Du Sang
John Eldredge
George McCloud
Ward Wood
Leroy Barton
J. Farrell MacDonald
Bill Baggs
Will Wright
Sheriff McSwiggin
Don Barclay
Dr. Sawbuck
Eddy Waller
Conductor
Ashley Cowan
Brakeman
Jimmie Dundee
Karg
Ray Teal
Seagrue
Bob Kortman
Gabby Barton
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Fenton
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Kamb, Frank Butler
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- Whispering Smith
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Fenton
Karl Kamb, Frank Butler, Frank H. Spearman
Adolph Deutsch
Ray Rennahan
Archie Marshek
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Kamb
Screenplay
Frank Butler
Screenplay
Leslie Fenton
Director
Mary Kay Dodson
Costume Design
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
Archie Marshek
Editor
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whispering Smith
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What is Whispering Smith about?
Smith is an iron-willed railroad detective. When his friend Murray is fired from the railroad and begins helping Rebstock wreck trains, Smith must go after him. He also seems to have an interest in Murray's wife (and vice versa).
Who directed Whispering Smith?
Whispering Smith was directed by Leslie Fenton.
Who stars in Whispering Smith?
The principal cast of Whispering Smith includes Alan Ladd, Robert Preston, Brenda Marshall, Donald Crisp, William Demarest.
When was Whispering Smith released and how long is it?
Whispering Smith was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Whispering Smith?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whispering Smith was composed by Adolph Deutsch.
Is Whispering Smith based on a book or true story?
Whispering Smith is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank H. Spearman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whispering Smith?
Whispering Smith holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).