

Whispering Smith
1948-12-09 · 89 min · ★ 6.7
Smith is an iron-willed railroad detective. When his friend Murray is fired from the railroad and begins helping Rebstock wreck trains, Smith must go after him. He also seems to have an interest in Murray's wife (and vice versa).
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- Directors
- Leslie Fenton
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Alan LaddWhispering Smith
Robert PrestonMurray Sinclair
Brenda MarshallMarian Sinclair
Donald CrispBarney Rebstock
William DemarestBill Dansing
Fay HoldenEmmy Dansing
Murvyn VyeBlake Barton
Frank FaylenWhitey Du Sang
John EldredgeGeorge McCloud
Ward WoodLeroy Barton
J. Farrell MacDonaldBill Baggs
Will WrightSheriff McSwiggin
Don BarclayDr. Sawbuck
Eddy WallerConductor
Ashley CowanBrakeman
Ray TealSeagrue
Bob KortmanGabby Barton
Eric Alden
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