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Whispering Smith (1948)

A new Ladd thrills the Old West !

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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).

Release Date
December 9, 1948
Runtime
1h 29m
Rating
6.7/10 (24 votes)

Director: Leslie Fenton

Cast: Alan Ladd, Robert Preston, Brenda Marshall, Donald Crisp, William Demarest, Fay Holden, Murvyn Vye, Frank Faylen

Production: Paramount Pictures
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John Chard - 7/10

Guys like Smitty they don't make anymore! Whispering Smith is directed by Leslie Fenton and co-adapted to screenplay by Frank Butler and Karl Kamb from Frank H. Spearman's novel. It stars Alan Ladd, Robert Preston, Brenda Marshall, Donald Crisp, William Demarest and Frank Faylen. Music is by Adolph Deutsch and cinematography by Ray Rennahan. Famed railroad detective Whispering Smith (Ladd) b...

October 8, 2017

Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith

A new Ladd thrills the Old West !

A new Ladd thrills the Old West !

6.7
89 min

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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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date12/9/1948
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Cast

Alan Ladd

as Whispering Smith

Robert Preston

as Murray Sinclair

Brenda Marshall

as Marian Sinclair

Donald Crisp

as Barney Rebstock

William Demarest

as Bill Dansing

Fay Holden

as Emmy Dansing

Murvyn Vye

as Blake Barton

Frank Faylen

as Whitey Du Sang

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whispering Smith about?

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 Mu…

How long is Whispering Smith?

1h 29m

When was Whispering Smith released?

December 9, 1948

Who directed Whispering Smith?

Leslie Fenton

Who stars in Whispering Smith?

Alan Ladd, Robert Preston, Brenda Marshall

What genre is Whispering Smith?

Western

What is Whispering Smith rated?

NR