Movie

Whistling in the Dark

“SURPRISE COMEDY HIT OF THE YEAR ! Don't Miss It !”

★ 5.9(15)19411h 18m

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Good to know

Director: S. Sylvan Simon
Release date: 1941-08-08
Runtime: 1h 18m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Part of: Whistling Collection

About Whistling in the Dark

Whistling in the Dark is a 1941 movie in the Comedy, Mystery and Crime genres, directed by S. Sylvan Simon, starring Red Skelton, Conrad Veidt and Ann Rutherford. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Whistling in the Dark in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Radio crime show host 'The Fox' along with his fiancée and ex-girlfriend are kidnapped by a larcenous cult who demand that he help them plan a perfect murder.

Cast

Red Skelton

Wally Benton

Conrad Veidt

Joseph Jones

Ann Rutherford

Carol Lambert

Virginia Grey

'Fran' Post

Rags Ragland

Sylvester

Henry O'Neill

Philip Post

Eve Arden

'Buzz' Baker

Paul Stanton

Jennings

Donald Douglas

Deputy Commissioner O'Neill

Don Costello

'Noose' Green

William Tannen

Robert Graves

Reed Hadley

Beau Smith

Themes & keywords

radio programscrewball comedy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Whistling in the Dark in Canada?+

Whistling in the Dark is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Whistling in the Dark on Netflix?+

Whistling in the Dark is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Whistling in the Dark?+

Whistling in the Dark has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

Who stars in Whistling in the Dark?+

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

When did Whistling in the Dark come out?+

Whistling in the Dark is a 1941 movie directed by S. Sylvan Simon.

What genre is Whistling in the Dark?+

Whistling in the Dark is Comedy, Mystery, Crime and Romance film.

Who directed Whistling in the Dark?+

Whistling in the Dark was directed by S. Sylvan Simon.