

Whistling in the Dark
1941-08-08 · 78 min · ★ 6.0
Radio crime show host 'The Fox' along with his fiancée and ex-girlfriend are kidnapped by a larcenous cult who demand that he help them plan a perfect murder.
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- Directors
- S. Sylvan Simon
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Red SkeltonWally Benton
Conrad VeidtJoseph Jones
Ann RutherfordCarol Lambert
Virginia Grey'Fran' Post
Rags RaglandSylvester
Henry O'NeillPhilip Post
Eve Arden'Buzz' Baker
Paul StantonJennings
Donald DouglasDeputy Commissioner O'Neill
Don Costello'Noose' Green
William TannenRobert Graves
Reed HadleyBeau Smith
Lloyd CorriganHarvey Upshaw
George M. CarletonDeputy Commissioner O'Neill
Will LeeHerman the Druggist
Dorothy AdamsMrs. Farrell (uncredited)
Barbara BedfordCult Members / Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Billy BletcherRadio Effects Man (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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