Whispering Ghosts (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1942, Whispering Ghosts is a comedy and mystery film directed by Alfred L. Werker, running about 75 minutes. “A DEFECTIVE DETECTIVE GOES A-HAUNTING!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A detective (Milton Berle) who solves cases on the radio investigates the decade-old murder of a sea captain.
Who’s in it. Whispering Ghosts stars Milton Berle as H.H. Van Buren, Brenda Joyce as Betty Woods, John Shelton as David Courtiand and John Carradine as Norbert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Whispering Ghosts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whispering Ghosts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whispering Ghosts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whispering Ghosts (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Whispering Ghosts change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Whispering Ghosts worth watching?
- Whispering Ghosts holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Whispering Ghosts?
- Whispering Ghosts stars Milton Berle, Brenda Joyce, John Shelton, John Carradine and Willie Best.
- When was Whispering Ghosts released?
- Whispering Ghosts was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.