Whispering Smith (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1948, Whispering Smith is an action and western film directed by Leslie Fenton, running about 89 minutes. “A new Ladd thrills the Old West !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 Murray's wife (and vice versa).
Who’s in it. Whispering Smith stars Alan Ladd as Whispering Smith, Robert Preston as Murray Sinclair, Brenda Marshall as Marian Sinclair and Donald Crisp as Barney Rebstock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Whispering Smith 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 Smith page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whispering Smith tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whispering Smith (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Whispering Smith change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Whispering Smith worth watching?
- Whispering Smith holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Whispering Smith?
- Whispering Smith stars Alan Ladd, Robert Preston, Brenda Marshall, Donald Crisp and William Demarest.
- When was Whispering Smith released?
- Whispering Smith was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.