
Whispering Smith
Synopsis
Whispering Smith is a virile, fearless type of the true American whoso theory of life is to give every man a chance to show what is in him. There is nothing of the bully or braggart about him. He is only a man who knows instinctively what is right and never falters in his steps to see that justice is given where it is deserved and crime punished on the same basis. Originally shot as a serial to be called "Whispering Smith", distributor Mutual Films decided to release it as two separate films - this film, which was released first, and Medicine Bend (1916).
Top Cast
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June 5, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.P. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank H. Spearman
- Original Title
- Whispering Smith
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Signal Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.P. McGowan
Frank H. Spearman
Department Leadership Roster
Frank H. Spearman
Writer
J.P. McGowan
Director
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whispering Smith
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Whispering Smith about?
Whispering Smith is a virile, fearless type of the true American whoso theory of life is to give every man a chance to show what is in him. There is nothing of the bully or braggart about him. He is only a man who knows instinctively what is right and never falters in his steps to see that justice is given where it is deserved and crime punished on the same basis. Originally shot as a serial to be called "Whispering Smith", distributor Mutual Films decided to release it as two separate films - this film, which was released first, and Medicine Bend (1916).
Who directed Whispering Smith?
Whispering Smith was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who stars in Whispering Smith?
The principal cast of Whispering Smith includes Helen Holmes, J.P. McGowan, Paul Hurst, Leo D. Maloney, Sam Appel.
When was Whispering Smith released and how long is it?
Whispering Smith was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
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.).
