Whispering Smith (1948)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.759 |
Directed By
Leslie Fenton
Crew
Leslie Fenton
Frank Butler
Karl Kamb
Frank H. Spearman
Hans Dreier
Walter H. Tyler
Sam Comer
Bertram C. Granger
Natalie Kalmus
Gordon Jennings
Robert Brower
Farciot Edouart
Francisco Day
Mel Epstein
Mary Kay Dodson
Wally Westmore
Gene Merritt
John Cope
Adolph Deutsch
Ray Rennahan
Archie Marshek
TOP CAST
Alan Ladd
Whispering Smith
Robert Preston
Murray Sinclair
Brenda Marshall
Marian Sinclair
Donald Crisp
Barney Rebstock
William Demarest
Bill Dansing
Fay Holden
Emmy Dansing
Murvyn Vye
Blake Barton
Frank Faylen
Whitey Du Sang
John Eldredge
George McCloud
Ward Wood
Leroy Barton
J. Farrell MacDonald
Bill Baggs
Will Wright
Sheriff McSwiggin
Don Barclay
Dr. Sawbuck
Eddy Waller
Conductor
Ashley Cowan
Brakeman
Jimmie Dundee
Karg
Ray Teal
Seagrue
Bob Kortman
Gabby Barton
Tom Coleman
Waiter (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
Woody, Train Brakeman (uncredited)
Tom Fadden
Telegrapher at Coyete Creek (uncredited)
Terry Frost
Wrecking Crew Member (uncredited)
Frank Hagney
Frank - Wrecking Crew Member (uncredited)
Milton Kibbee
Train Engineer (uncredited)
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