The secret of the whistler 1946 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I have listed the studio next to the titles that i am aware of if you can help. The movies are packaged on four discs two per disc, each printed in full. The whistler was the most popular west coastoriginated program with its listeners for many years. The thirteenth hour 1947, directed by william clemens. The voice of the whistler was provided by an uncredited otto forrest.
The show was also broadcast in chicago and over armed forces radio. That whistle is your signal for the signal oil program, the. The secret of the whistler passed 1h 5min crime, drama, filmnoir 7 november 1946 usa an artist married to a wealthy but ill woman begins an affair with one of his models, who is after him solely for his money. Each film in the series starred richard dix, a heman of the silent era whose star was fading. In the eighth film, made after dixs retirement, michael duane played the main character. The first whistler movie was not made until 1944, but the. Seriously, if you enjoy heist crime films with a touch of the wrongly accused then this is a solid crime film with john payne squaring off against jack. Overview of the secret of the whistler, 1946, directed by george sherman, with richard dix, leslie brooks, michael duane, at turner classic movies. As a story producer, im always on the hunt for whats different and unique about the places we film in. Intruder 1946 directed by william castle the secret of the whistler 1946 the. Dixs second wife begins to suspect that dixs earlier spouse may have been murdered. Directed by george sherman, the production features richard dix, leslie brooks and michael duane.
Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. Secret of the whistler 1946 an artists richard dix second wife knows he killed his first wife. Secret of the whistler 1946 letterboxd your life in film. The secret of the whistler 1946 george sherman the curtis monument company gets a strange order. Read the full synopsis of the secret of the whistler, 1946, directed by george sherman, with richard dix, leslie brooks, michael duane, at turner classic movies. It is the sixth of columbia pictures eight whistler films produced in. He has been in pictures for over 20 years, and today, there are innumerable fans who regard a dix film as a must. Mysterious intruder 1946 william castle film number six for the whistler the fourth directed by william castle, and richard dix is a hard boiled detective this time, don gale. The eighth film, return of the whistler, was released in 1948. That whistle is your signal for the signal oil program, the whistler. The whistler is a film version of the radio show, where a whistling man serves as narrator. The whistler is an american radio mystery drama which ran from may 16, 1942, until september 22, 1955, on the westcoast regional cbs radio network. The first film, the whistler, was released in 1944. The whistler, mysterious narrator of the radio series of the same name, knows many things for he walks by night.
I was hoping the series would run the table as the first five were minor gems but the secret of the whistler suffers from unimaginative direction, a middling script featuring a predictable story with lifeless characters. Unaware of her husbands infidelity, edith is stunned when she overhears ralph declaring his love to kay. The secret of the whistler manufactured on demand on movies. Currently starring in columbias secret of the whistler, sixth in the studios series of highly praised whistler pictures, dix has, ever since his stage beginnings, maintained his hold on the popular imagination. Sep 05, 2012 among them was young michael duane, who gave good performances in the sixth entry, the secret of the whistler 1946 and in the final film, the return of the whistler 1948. Jun 09, 2016 escape the crowds with our whistler local secrets june 9, 2016 the whistler valley oozes with hidden viewpoints, sneaky waterfalls and unmarked trails that lead to some of the earths finest treasures. Jul 19, 2009 cult film classics sunday, july 19, 2009. The secret of the whistler 1946 dvd richard dix actor leslie brooks actor format. In this film, the whistler is the mysterious narrator of the radio series of the same name. The mark of the whistler 1944 unrated 1h drama, filmnoir 9 october 1944 usa a drifter claims the money in an old bank account. The fifth entry in the film series based on the cbs radio program, the whistler. Film series based on the popular whistler radio series. Secret of the whistler 1946 directed by george sherman columbia pictures. Richard dix played the lead role in 7 of the films.
Sep 09, 2014 the radio program would lead to eight films from columbia studios. The secret of the whistler manufactured on demand on. George shermans secret of the whistler is a solid but unremarkable entry in columbia pictures series of bottomofthebill programmers based on the radio show the whistler. Based on the radio drama the whistler, it was the first of columbia pictures eight whistler films starring richard dix produced in the 1940s. Escape the crowds with our whistler local secrets gibbons. After filming was complete on the seventh entry, the thirteenth hour in. The whistler complete dvd movie set for sale in detroit. Kansas city confidential id say that your presence in the noir thread qualifies you as a prospective viewer. The whistler valley oozes with hidden viewpoints, sneaky waterfalls and unmarked trails that lead to some of the earths finest treasures. After filming was complete on the seventh entry, the thirteenth hour. This time the unseen whistler knows all about mentallydisturbed artist richard dix, whose first wife died.
This time the unseen whistler knows all about mentally disturbed artist richard dix, whose first wife died under mysterious circumstances. The whistler 1944 the mark of the whistler 1944the power of the whistler 1945voice of the whistler 1945 mysterious intruder 1946the secret of the whistler 1946the thirteenth hour 1947the return of the whistler 1948. A syndicated tv version of the whistler was produced and aired for a brief period in 1954. A cry in the night is a 1956 filmnoir, dramatic, and thriller film starring edmond obrien, brian donlevy, natalie wood and raymond burr. Directed by george sherman, the production features. Having just finished filming in whistler for a discovery channel documentary, i must say that i am eager to come back and keep telling stories about the wonderful people that inhabit this very special place. The secret of the whistler is a 1946 american mystery film noir based on the radio drama the whistler. Soon he finds himself the target of two men who turn out to be the sons of the mans old partner, who is now in prison because of a. Overview of the secret of the whistler, 1946, directed by george sherman, with richard dix, leslie brooks, michael duane, at turner classic movies skip navigation tcm.
Although the whistler only played in the east for two and a half years, from 1946 through 1948, the program did spawn a successful series of noir films, the whistler 1944, the mark of the whistler 1944, the power of the whistler 1945, the voice of the whistler 1945, mysterious intruder 1946, the secret of the whistler 1946, the. The whistler is a 1944 american mystery film noir directed by william castle and starring richard dix, gloria stuart and j. Copies of full text items generally can be reproduced, displayed or performed and given to third parties in any. This time the unseen whistler knows all about mentallydisturbed artist richard dix, whose first wife died under mysterious circumstances. Gunther, a heart specialist, is called in to consult on ediths case, ralph begins to worry that the doctor will cure his wife. The secret of the whistler 1946, directed by george sherman. Slowly improving, edith decides to pay a surprise visit to ralph at his studio. Perhaps the most gratifying but certainly the most cynical entry in columbias bmovie series sees painter richard dix pursuing leslie brooks while still married to mary currier. Secret of the whistler the whistler, mysterious narrator of the radio series of the same name, knows many things for he walks by night. Apology for murder 1945 dvdr vintage film buff us appointment in honduras 1953 dvd vci us appointment with a shadow 1957 universal appointment with crime 1946 british national films tcm appointment with danger 1951 dvd olive films us arch of triumph 1948 dvd lionsgate us argyle secrets, the 1948 eronal productions.
The tricky part is, of course, finding these spots. Leslie brooks and richard dix in the secret of the whistler 1946 richard dix in the secret of the whistler. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Dix was eventually replaced by young columbia contract player michael duane, who starred in the last film, the return of the whistler 1948. His wife discovers the affair and threatens to cut him out of. It is the sixth of columbia pictures eight whistler films produced in the 1940s, all but the last starring dix. The whistler radio program was adapted into 8 film noir movies, made by columbia pictures. The power of the whistler 1945, the voice of the whistler 1945, mysterious intruder 1945, the secret of the whistler 1946, the thirteenth hour 1947, and the return of the whistler 1948. Although my interpretation of classic film noir spans basically from 19401960, i have included a number of titles from the mid to late 30s as well as a few from the early 60s that in my opinion, qualify as noir be it legitimate precursors or post noirs.
The secret of the whistler, dvd, manufactured on demand, mystery suspense, 043396463608. Then i came home and watched the secret of the whistler, which involves. Hes hired by edward stillwell who runs an old music store to track down a girl he hasnt seen in years, elora lund. Nov 17, 2007 the secret of the whistler 1946 george sherman the curtis monument company gets a strange order. The whistler was adapted into a film noir series of eight films by columbia pictures. Its a marble memorial for a woman who hasnt died yet and its being ordered by the deceased woman herself, edith marie harrison. Columbia 1946 the secret of the whistler columbia 1946. Secret of the whistler, the 1946 out of 4 t he sixth film in columbias series and the last to feature richard dix. Leslie brooks and richard dix in the secret of the whistler 1946 mary currier and richard dix in the secret of. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. Disappointing sixth entry in the whistler series with richard dix. In the first seven films, veteran actor richard dix played the main character in the story a different character in each film. This time the unseen whistler knows all about mentallydisturbed artist richard dix, whose first wife.
Secret of the whistler 1946 65 min crime, drama, filmnoir 6. The secret of the whistler dvd, 2015 for sale online ebay. The whistler was one of many b movie series done by hollywood, and i cant say its one of my favorites. The whistler 1944, the mark of the whistler 1944, the power of the whistler 1945, the voice of the whistler 1945, mysterious intruder 1945, the secret of the whistler 1946, the thirteenth hour 1947, and the return of the whistler 1948.
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