Whispering Smith
“Alone, he ran a desperate band of railroad looters to earth, and won.”
Synopsis
Railroad foreman Murray Sinclair is dismissed by George McCloud, division superintendent, for ransacking wrecks. Sinclair along with his henchmen, retire to his ranch and forays against the railroad. "Whispering Smith," engaged by the railroad to restore order, is hesitant in dealing with Sinclair when he falls in love with Marion, Sinclair's wife, who is separated from her husband and operates a small shop in Medicine Bend. Dicksie, McCloud's sweetheart, overhears Sinclair threaten McCloud, and she rides through a storm to warn him; Smith, with the aid of Bill Dancing, tracks down Sinclair and his men, and Bill kills the villain. Dicksie and McCloud marry and take Marion under their protection.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Screenplay & Story
- Elliott J. Clawson, Will M. Ritchey, Frank H. Spearman
- Original Title
- Whispering Smith
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metropolitan Pictures Corporation of California
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
Elliott J. Clawson, Will M. Ritchey, Frank H. Spearman
Cecil B. DeMille
Department Leadership Roster
George Melford
Director
Cecil B. DeMille
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whispering Smith
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What is Whispering Smith about?
Railroad foreman Murray Sinclair is dismissed by George McCloud, division superintendent, for ransacking wrecks. Sinclair along with his henchmen, retire to his ranch and forays against the railroad. "Whispering Smith," engaged by the railroad to restore order, is hesitant in dealing with Sinclair when he falls in love with Marion, Sinclair's wife, who is separated from her husband and operates a small shop in Medicine Bend. Dicksie, McCloud's sweetheart, overhears Sinclair threaten McCloud, and she rides through a storm to warn him; Smith, with the aid of Bill Dancing, tracks down Sinclair and his men, and Bill kills the villain. Dicksie and McCloud marry and take Marion under their protection.
Who directed Whispering Smith?
Whispering Smith was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in Whispering Smith?
The principal cast of Whispering Smith includes H.B. Warner, Lillian Rich, John Bowers, Lilyan Tashman, Eugene Pallette.
When was Whispering Smith released and how long is it?
Whispering Smith was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
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: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).