Whistling in Dixie
1942, English. Directed by S. Sylvan Simon.
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Radio sleuth Wally 'The Fox' Benton travels to Georgia with his fiancé Carol to be married; and to help Carol's college chum, Ellamae Downs, solve a mystery involving a murdered man, old Fort Dixon, and buried treasure.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- S. Sylvan SimonDirector
- Red SkeltonWally Benton
- Ann RutherfordCarol Lambert
- George BancroftSheriff Claude Stagg
- Guy KibbeeJudge George Lee
- Diana LewisEllamae Downs
- Peter WhitneyFrank V. Bailie
- Rags RaglandChester Conway / Sylvester 'Lester' Conway
- Celia TraversHattie Lee
- Lucien LittlefieldCorporal Lucken
- Louis MasonDeputy Lem
- Mark DanielsMartin Gordon
- Pierre WatkinDoctor
Details
- Released
- 31 December 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nat Perrin
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Whistling in Dixie: quick answers
What should I watch before Whistling in Dixie?
Watch Whistling in the Dark (1941) first.
What comes after Whistling in Dixie?
Next in the series: Whistling in Brooklyn (1943).
Is Whistling in Dixie worth watching?
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How long is Whistling in Dixie?
Whistling in Dixie runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does Whistling in Dixie have a post-credits scene?
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Whistling in Dixie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Whistling in Dixie is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Whistling in Dixie on?
Whistling in Dixie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 December 1942. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Whistling in Dixie?
If you liked Whistling in Dixie, try Another Thin Man, Song of the Thin Man, Shadow of the Thin Man.
Who directed Whistling in Dixie?
Whistling in Dixie (1942) was directed by S. Sylvan Simon and stars Red Skelton, Ann Rutherford, George Bancroft.