Whistling in the Dark (1933)
A mystery writer and his sweetheart are held hostage by a fugitive gangster, who hopes to enlist their help in devising the perfect crime.
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Ernest TruexWallace Porter
Una MerkelToby Van Buren
Edward ArnoldJake Dillon
John MiljanCharlie Shaw
C. Henry GordonRicco Lombardo
Johnny HinesSlim
Joseph CawthornBarfuss
Nat PendletonJoe Salvatore
Tenen HoltzHerman
Marcelle CordayHilda
Frederick BurtonMr. Van Buren (uncredited)Jack KennedyDetective (uncredited)Keywords
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Genre affinityComedy · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityGangster · Pre Code · Mystery WriterNarrative complexityMystery WriterDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortDirector preference340075
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Frequently asked questions about Whistling in the Dark
What is Whistling in the Dark about?
A mystery writer and his sweetheart are held hostage by a fugitive gangster, who hopes to enlist their help in devising the perfect crime.
How long is Whistling in the Dark?
Whistling in the Dark has a runtime of 79 minutes.