Where can I watch Whistling in the Dark (1941)?

In US, Whistling in the Dark is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Whistling in the Dark worth watching?

Whistling in the Dark holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Whistling in the Dark?

Whistling in the Dark stars Red Skelton, Conrad Veidt, Ann Rutherford, Virginia Grey and Rags Ragland.

When was Whistling in the Dark released?

Whistling in the Dark was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.

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Whistling in the Dark (1941): cast, story & where to watch

1941 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1941, Whistling in the Dark is a comedy, crime, mystery and romance film directed by S. Sylvan Simon, running about 78 minutes. “SURPRISE COMEDY HIT OF THE YEAR ! Don't Miss It !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The operators of 'Silver Haven', a cultish group bilking gullible rich people out of money, is set to inherit a large sum after the deceased woman's heir also dies. Leader Joesph Jones decides to hurry the process along and kidnaps Wally Benton, his fiancé, and a friend, to further this goal. Wally, 'The Fox', is a radio sleuth who solves murders on the air. Jones wants him to devise a perfect murder, and isn't above killing others sloppily along the way to get his foolproof murder plot.

Who’s in it. Whistling in the Dark stars Red Skelton as Wally Benton, Conrad Veidt as Joseph Jones, Ann Rutherford as Carol Lambert and Virginia Grey as 'Fran' Post, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Whistling in the Dark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whistling in the Dark page.

If you liked it. Fans of Whistling in the Dark tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Whistling in the Dark (1941)?: In US, Whistling in the Dark is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Whistling in the Dark worth watching?: Whistling in the Dark holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Whistling in the Dark?: Whistling in the Dark stars Red Skelton, Conrad Veidt, Ann Rutherford, Virginia Grey and Rags Ragland.
When was Whistling in the Dark released?: Whistling in the Dark was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.