Whistling in Dixie
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Synopsis
Radio sleuth Wally 'The Fox' Benton travels to Georgia with his fiancé Carol to be married; and to help Carol's college chum, Ellamae Downs, solve a mystery involving a murdered man, old Fort Dixon, and buried treasure.
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Top Cast
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Red Skelton
Wally Benton
Ann Rutherford
Carol Lambert
George Bancroft
Sheriff Claude Stagg
Guy Kibbee
Judge George Lee
Diana Lewis
Ellamae Downs
Peter Whitney
Frank V. Bailie
Rags Ragland
Chester Conway / Sylvester 'Lester' Conway
Celia Travers
Hattie Lee
Lucien Littlefield
Corporal Lucken
Louis Mason
Deputy Lem
Mark Daniels
Martin Gordon
Pierre Watkin
Doctor
Emmett Vogan
Radio Producer
Hobart Cavanaugh
Mr. Panky
Joseph Crehan
Deputy Police Commissioner (uncredited)
Charles Forsythe
Sound Effects Man (uncredited)
Billie Thomas
The Black Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S. Sylvan Simon
- Screenplay & Story
- Nat Perrin
- Original Score
- Lennie Hayton
- Original Title
- Whistling in Dixie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
S. Sylvan Simon
Nat Perrin
Lennie Hayton
Clyde De Vinna
Frank Sullivan
George Haight
Department Leadership Roster
S. Sylvan Simon
Director
Nat Perrin
Screenplay
George Haight
Producer
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Frank Sullivan
Editor
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
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 Dixie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Whistling in Dixie about?
Radio sleuth Wally 'The Fox' Benton travels to Georgia with his fiancé Carol to be married; and to help Carol's college chum, Ellamae Downs, solve a mystery involving a murdered man, old Fort Dixon, and buried treasure.
Who directed Whistling in Dixie?
Whistling in Dixie was directed by S. Sylvan Simon.
Who stars in Whistling in Dixie?
The principal cast of Whistling in Dixie includes Red Skelton, Ann Rutherford, George Bancroft, Guy Kibbee, Diana Lewis.
When was Whistling in Dixie released and how long is it?
Whistling in Dixie was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Whistling in Dixie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whistling in Dixie was composed by Lennie Hayton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whistling in Dixie?
Whistling in Dixie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).