Whistling in the Dark
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Synopsis
Radio crime show host 'The Fox' along with his fiancée and ex-girlfriend are kidnapped by a larcenous cult who demand that he help them plan a perfect murder.
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Top Cast
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Red Skelton
Wally Benton
Conrad Veidt
Joseph Jones
Ann Rutherford
Carol Lambert
Virginia Grey
'Fran' Post
Rags Ragland
Sylvester
Henry O'Neill
Philip Post
Eve Arden
'Buzz' Baker
Paul Stanton
Jennings
Donald Douglas
Deputy Commissioner O'Neill
Don Costello
'Noose' Green
William Tannen
Robert Graves
Reed Hadley
Beau Smith
Mariska Aldrich
Hilda
Lloyd Corrigan
Harvey Upshaw
George M. Carleton
Deputy Commissioner O'Neill
Will Lee
Herman the Druggist
Ruth Robinson
Mrs. Robinson
Dorothy Adams
Mrs. Farrell (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S. Sylvan Simon
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert MacGunigle, Harry Clork, Albert Mannheimer
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper, Daniele Amfitheatrof, Werner R. Heymann, Edward Ward, Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Whistling in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
S. Sylvan Simon
Robert MacGunigle, Harry Clork, Albert Mannheimer, Laurence Gross, Edward Childs Carpenter
Bronislau Kaper, Daniele Amfitheatrof, Werner R. Heymann, Edward Ward, Franz Waxman
Sidney Wagner
George Haight
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Wagner
Director of Photography
S. Sylvan Simon
Director
Robert MacGunigle
Screenplay
Harry Clork
Screenplay
Albert Mannheimer
Screenplay
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
George Haight
Producer
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whistling in the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Whistling in the Dark about?
Radio crime show host 'The Fox' along with his fiancée and ex-girlfriend are kidnapped by a larcenous cult who demand that he help them plan a perfect murder.
Who directed Whistling in the Dark?
Whistling in the Dark was directed by S. Sylvan Simon.
Who stars in Whistling in the Dark?
The principal cast of Whistling in the Dark includes Red Skelton, Conrad Veidt, Ann Rutherford, Virginia Grey, Rags Ragland.
When was Whistling in the Dark released and how long is it?
Whistling in the Dark was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Whistling in the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whistling in the Dark was composed by Bronislau Kaper, Daniele Amfitheatrof, Werner R. Heymann, Edward Ward, Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whistling in the Dark?
Whistling in the Dark holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).