The Return of the Whistler
1948, English. Directed by D. Ross Lederman.
When a woman goes missing on the eve of her wedding, her fiancee hires a detective to track her down
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- D. Ross LedermanDirector
- Michael DuaneTheodore Anthony 'Ted' Nichols
- Lenore AubertAlice Dupres Barkley
- Richard LaneGaylord Traynor
- James CardwellCharlie Barkley
- Ann ShoemakerMrs. Barkley
- Sarah PaddenMrs. Hulskamp
- Abigail AdamsTraynor's Secretary
- Ann DoranSybil
- Otto ForrestThe Whistler (voice)
- Eddy WallerSam the Caretaker
- Olin HowlandJeff Anderson
- Wilton GraffDr. Grantland
Details
- Released
- 18 March 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Maurice Tombragel, Edward Bock
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Watch before The Return of the Whistler
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The Whistler
1944 · 6.0/10
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The Mark of the Whistler
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The Power of the Whistler
1945 · 5.9/10
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Voice of the Whistler
1945 · 5.8/10
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Mysterious Intruder
1946 · 5.9/10
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The Secret of the Whistler
1946 · 6.1/10
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1947 · 6.0/10
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The Return of the Whistler: quick answers
What should I watch before The Return of the Whistler?
Watch Voice of the Whistler (1945), Mysterious Intruder (1946), The Secret of the Whistler (1946), and The Thirteenth Hour (1947) first, plus 3 earlier titles listed on this page.
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How long is The Return of the Whistler?
The Return of the Whistler runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).
Does The Return of the Whistler have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Return of the Whistler on?
The Return of the Whistler isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 March 1948. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Return of the Whistler?
If you liked The Return of the Whistler, try Thirteen at Dinner, Song of the Thin Man, The Blue Gardenia.
Who directed The Return of the Whistler?
The Return of the Whistler (1948) was directed by D. Ross Lederman and stars Michael Duane, Lenore Aubert, Richard Lane.