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The Return of the Whistler
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The Return of the Whistler

1948-03-18 · 62 min · ★ 6.0

Crime · Mystery

When a woman goes missing on the eve of her wedding, her fiancee hires a detective to track her down

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Directors
D. Ross Lederman
Production companies
Larry Darmour Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael DuaneMichael DuaneTheodore Anthony 'Ted' Nichols
Lenore AubertLenore AubertAlice Dupres Barkley
Richard LaneRichard LaneGaylord Traynor
James CardwellJames CardwellCharlie Barkley
Ann ShoemakerAnn ShoemakerMrs. Barkley
Sarah PaddenSarah PaddenMrs. Hulskamp
Abigail AdamsAbigail AdamsTraynor's Secretary
Ann DoranAnn DoranSybil
Otto ForrestThe Whistler (voice)
Eddy WallerEddy WallerSam the Caretaker
Olin HowlandOlin HowlandJeff Anderson
Wilton GraffWilton GraffDr. Grantland
Jack RiceJack RiceGeorge
Kenner G. KempKenner G. KempOrderly

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