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Whipsaw (1935)

NR · 1935-12-18 · 1h 22m · EN
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Here She is at Last!

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.

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Sam WoodDirectorHorace JacksonWriterRobert ChapinWriter

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Myrna LoyMyrna LoyVivian PalmerSpencer TracySpencer TracyRoss 'Mac' McBride aka Danny Ross AckermanHarvey StephensHarvey StephensEd DexterWilliam HarriganWilliam Harrigan'Doc' EvansClay ClementClay ClementHarry AmesRobert GlecklerRobert GlecklerSteve ArnoldRobert WarwickRobert WarwickRobert W. WadsworthGeorges RenaventGeorges RenaventMonettaPaul StantonPaul StantonJustice Department Chief HughesWade BotelerWade BotelerDetective HumphriesDon RowanDon RowanCurleyJohn QualenJohn QualenWill Dabson

Keywords

False identityRedemptionParis, franceShootoutBirthUndercover agentFake identityCollisionIsolated farmhousePearlsJewel theftAccompliceFemale accompliceJewel thieves

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityFalse Identity · Redemption · Paris FranceDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference295599Actor preference160536 · 230480 · 287975

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Frequently asked questions about Whipsaw

What is Whipsaw 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.

How long is Whipsaw?

Whipsaw has a runtime of 82 minutes.