Whipsaw (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1935, Whipsaw is a drama and crime film directed by Sam Wood, running about 82 minutes. “Here She is at Last!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hot jewels from London make their way to New York, where they are stolen by racketeer Ed Dexter, who hides them with the help of his vivacious girlfriend, Vivian Palmer. Federal agent Ross McBride goes undercover to infiltrate the gang and, suspecting Vivian can lead him to the jewels, comes to her aid when she is chased by a rival gang. The two flee to the Midwest with both gangs in pursuit, but Vivian is not as gullible as Ross thinks.
Who’s in it. Whipsaw stars Myrna Loy as Vivian Palmer, Spencer Tracy as Ross 'Mac' McBride aka Danny Ross Ackerman, Harvey Stephens as Ed Dexter and William Harrigan as 'Doc' Evans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Whipsaw 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 Whipsaw page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whipsaw tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whipsaw (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Whipsaw change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Whipsaw worth watching?
- Whipsaw holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Whipsaw?
- Whipsaw stars Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy, Harvey Stephens, William Harrigan and Clay Clement.
- When was Whipsaw released?
- Whipsaw was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.