Whipsaw
“Here She is at Last!”
Synopsis
Hot jewels from London make their way to New York, where they are stolen by racketeer Ed Dexter, who hides them with the help of his vivacious girlfriend, Vivian Palmer. Federal agent Ross McBride goes undercover to infiltrate the gang and, suspecting Vivian can lead him to the jewels, comes to her aid when she is chased by a rival gang. The two flee to the Midwest with both gangs in pursuit, but Vivian is not as gullible as Ross thinks.
Top Cast
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Myrna Loy
Vivian Palmer
Spencer Tracy
Ross 'Mac' McBride aka Danny Ross Ackerman
Harvey Stephens
Ed Dexter
William Harrigan
'Doc' Evans
Clay Clement
Harry Ames
Robert Gleckler
Steve Arnold
Robert Warwick
Robert W. Wadsworth
Georges Renavent
Monetta
Paul Stanton
Justice Department Chief Hughes
Wade Boteler
Detective Humphries
Don Rowan
Curley
John Qualen
Will Dabson
Irene Franklin
Mme. Marie
Lillian Leighton
Aunt Jane
J. Anthony Hughes
Bailey
William Ingersoll
Dr. Williams
Charles Irwin
Larry King
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Wood
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Emmett Rogers
- Original Score
- William Axt, Edward Ward
- Original Title
- Whipsaw
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Wood
Howard Emmett Rogers, James Edward Grant, Robert Chapin, Horace Jackson
William Axt, Edward Ward
James Wong Howe
Basil Wrangell
Harry Rapf, Sam Wood
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Wood
Director
Howard Emmett Rogers
Screenplay
Robert Chapin
Writer
Horace Jackson
Writer
Harry Rapf
Producer
William Axt
Original Music Composer
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
Basil Wrangell
Editor
Sam Wood
Producer
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Whipsaw.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whipsaw
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Whipsaw about?
Hot jewels from London make their way to New York, where they are stolen by racketeer Ed Dexter, who hides them with the help of his vivacious girlfriend, Vivian Palmer. Federal agent Ross McBride goes undercover to infiltrate the gang and, suspecting Vivian can lead him to the jewels, comes to her aid when she is chased by a rival gang. The two flee to the Midwest with both gangs in pursuit, but Vivian is not as gullible as Ross thinks.
Who directed Whipsaw?
Whipsaw was directed by Sam Wood.
Who stars in Whipsaw?
The principal cast of Whipsaw includes Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy, Harvey Stephens, William Harrigan, Clay Clement.
When was Whipsaw released and how long is it?
Whipsaw was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Whipsaw?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whipsaw was composed by William Axt, Edward Ward.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whipsaw?
Whipsaw holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).