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Whispering Smith

  • 1948
  • Approved
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.6K
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Alan Ladd and Brenda Marshall in Whispering Smith (1948)
Legendary railroad detective Whispering Smith becomes convinced that old friend and colleague Murray Sinclair has joined a criminal band to loot the railroad.
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Legendary railroad detective Whispering Smith becomes convinced that old friend and colleague Murray Sinclair has joined a criminal band to loot the railroad.Legendary railroad detective Whispering Smith becomes convinced that old friend and colleague Murray Sinclair has joined a criminal band to loot the railroad.Legendary railroad detective Whispering Smith becomes convinced that old friend and colleague Murray Sinclair has joined a criminal band to loot the railroad.

  • Director
    • Leslie Fenton
  • Writers
    • Frank Butler
    • Karl Kamb
    • Frank H. Spearman
  • Stars
    • Alan Ladd
    • Robert Preston
    • Brenda Marshall
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Leslie Fenton
    • Writers
      • Frank Butler
      • Karl Kamb
      • Frank H. Spearman
    • Stars
      • Alan Ladd
      • Robert Preston
      • Brenda Marshall
    • 40User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast62

    Alan Ladd
    Alan Ladd
    • Whispering Smith
    Robert Preston
    Robert Preston
    • Murray Sinclair
    Brenda Marshall
    Brenda Marshall
    • Marian Sinclair
    Donald Crisp
    Donald Crisp
    • Barney Rebstock
    William Demarest
    William Demarest
    • Bill Dansing
    Fay Holden
    Fay Holden
    • Emmy Dansing
    Murvyn Vye
    Murvyn Vye
    • Blake Barton
    Frank Faylen
    Frank Faylen
    • Whitey Du Sang
    John Eldredge
    John Eldredge
    • George McCloud
    Ward Wood
    • Leroy Barton
    • (as Robert Wood)
    J. Farrell MacDonald
    J. Farrell MacDonald
    • Bill Baggs
    Will Wright
    Will Wright
    • Sheriff McSwiggin
    Don Barclay
    Don Barclay
    • Dr. Sawbuck
    Eddy Waller
    Eddy Waller
    • Conductor
    • (as Eddy C. Waller)
    Ashley Cowan
    • Train Brakeman
    Jimmie Dundee
    Jimmie Dundee
    • Karg
    Ray Teal
    Ray Teal
    • Seagrue
    Bob Kortman
    Bob Kortman
    • Gabby Barton
    • Director
      • Leslie Fenton
    • Writers
      • Frank Butler
      • Karl Kamb
      • Frank H. Spearman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews40

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The railhead town site was constructed on the Paramount lot adjacent to the neighboring RKO Pictures studio. It became the basis for what would go on to become Paramount's famous western town set as seen in TV's Bonanza (1959) and numerous other TV shows and movies. Prior to 1948, Paramount didn't have a western set on its studio lot. A short line of track was laid down that allowed a working period locomotive to pull into town.
    • Goofs
      Whispering Smith (played by Alan Ladd) is sitting on a high porch. He reaches into his pocket and takes out a harmonica in a box, which he throws away. After playing a tune on the mouth organ, he goes back into his pocket and takes out another box in which he puts the harmonica.
    • Quotes
      • Murray Sinclair: Guys like Smitty they don't make anymore!
    • Connections
      Edited into Rails Into Laramie (1954)
    • Soundtracks
      Laramie
      Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 9, 1948 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Smith el silencioso
    • Filming locations
      • Sierra Railroad, Jamestown, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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