A scene from the 1941 film whistling in the dark with red skelton and ann rutherford. This hollywood production provided conrad the weakest and most superficial role in his entire career. It is the first of three films starring red skelton as wally the fox benton, who writes. Wikiproject film rated stubclass this article is within the scope of wikiproject film. Wally benton red skelton isnt a detective, but he plays one on the radio. What does be whistling in the dark expression mean. Radio crime show host the fox along with his fiancee and exgirlfriend are kidnapped by a larcenous cult who demand that he help them plan a perfect murder. Though based on a stage play by laurence gross and edward childs carpenter previously filmed as an ernest truex vehicle in 1933, mgms whistling in. Whistling in the dark 1941 is a comedy, mystery movie starring red skelton and conrad veidt. Add it to your watchlist to not miss its release in streaming. Whistling in the dark 1941 article 1901 by dave sindelar viewing date. You cant help loving red skelton and his comedy sidekick rags ragland.
Though based on a stage play by laurence gross and edward childs carpenter previously filmed as an ernest truex vehicle in 1933, mgms whistling in the dark was clearly inspired by the success of paramounts bob hope comedymystery the ghost breakers. Whistling in the dark 1941 film jump to navigation jump to search. Wally is kidnapped by a greedy cult leader played by conrad veidt, who threatens to kill wallys girlfriend portrayed in all three films by ann. Though based on a stage play by laurence gross and edward childs carpenter previously filmed as an ernest truex vehicle in 1933, mgms whistling in the dark was clearly inspired by the success. Whistling in the dark 1941 official trailer, organic. Red skelton plays a radio detective known as the fox in whistling in the dark, also starring ann rutherford, conrad veidt, eve arden, virgina grey and rags ragland.
Whistling in the dark is a 1941 comedy film directed by s. Sylvan simon, with red skelton, conrad veidt, ann rutherford, at turner classic movies. Wally, the fox, is a radio sleuth who solves murders on the air. In his first film starring role, red skelton plays radio actor wally benton, better known to his fans as that intrepid crime. Ann rutherford and red skelton in whistling in the dark 1941. Browse the full list of 1940s movies and tv shows streaming online, including services. In casablanca, morocco in december 1941, a cynical. Sylvan simon directed another mgm version of gross and carpenters. In this third film in the thin man series based on characters created by mystery writer dashiell hammett, retired detective nick charles william powell and his. Whistling in the dark was the first among the successful series of whistling films with the comedian red skelton.
See what the critics had to say and watch the trailer. Whistling in the dark 1941 radio scene part 1 youtube. Released 1941, whistling in the dark stars red skelton, ann rutherford, virginia grey, conrad veidt the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 17 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Sylvan simon, with red skelton, conrad veidt, ann rutherford. The confusion between benton and his crimesolving persona results in. Cast and crew credits for whistling in the dark, 1941, directed by s. Whistling in the dark movie trailer and videos tv guide.
Provided to youtube by rhino whistling in the dark they might be giants flood. Full list of 1940s movies and tv shows streaming online reelgood. Whistling in the dark 1941 trailers and clips moviefone. Sylvan simon featuring red skelton, conrad veidt, ann rutherford whan a moon worship cult discovers that it may lose an inheritance to an unexpected nephew of one of its members, it decides to murder the nephew. And during all this time, i also was swept up and pulled along by a dark and twisting mystery that subtly threatens to take away this endearing and fascinating character, or someone very close to her whistling in the dark by lesley kagen. Virginia grey, ann rutherford, and red skelton in whistling in the dark 1941. Be whistling in the dark idioms by the free dictionary. Whistling in the dark 1941 fantastic movie musings and. I purchased the vhs copies of these great films quite a few years back before dvds they are definitely keepers. Whistling in the dark 1941 stream and watch online.
Whistling in the dark 1941 movie clip opening credits. Watch whistling in the dark movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Red skeltonwhistling in the dark1941 trailer youtube. Whistling in the dark 1941 whistling in the dark 1941. It was a challenge for the dramatic german actor to try a comedy for a change, but i dont think this film was suitable for him. Although kellys argument persuaded irwin esmond, new york states director of censorship, motion picture division, to drop the matter during production, mpaapca records show that the new york censors continued to demand eliminations during the film s release. Review of whistling in the dark by lesley kagen ginger. It is the first of three films starring red skelton as wally the fox benton, who writes and acts in radio murder mysteries. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical.
Whistling in the dark, a comedy crime film adapted from a broadway play of the same title. Whistling in the dark 1941 was the first feature film to star comedian red skelton in the lead, and was a surprise hit for metrogoldwynmayer. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs. I hope youll either read this novel or listen to the audiobook version. With red skelton, conrad veidt, ann rutherford, virginia grey. Whistling in the dark 1941 cast and crew moviefone. Whistling in the dark trailer 1941 video detective. Watch the latest whistling in the dark trailer on video detective. Opening title sequence for the mgm programmer whistling in the dark, 1941, the first in the series starring red skelton, costarring ann rutherford and conrad veidt view the tcmdb entry for whistling in the dark 1941. Leader joesph jones decides to hurry the process along and kidnaps wally benton. 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. Whistling in the dark 1941 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Whistling in the dark red skelton ann rutherford virginia grey 1941 cult killers kidnap a radio sleuth red skelton and two girlfriends ann rutherford, virginia grey and force him to outline a perfect murder. Whistling in the dark 1932 play starring ernest truex whistling in the dark, another adaptation of the play, starring red skelton. You have to be awfully patient to sit through a film with oneliners so flat and unfunny that you wonder what all the fuss was about when whistling in the dark opened to such an enthusiastic greeting from audiences in the 1940s. Definition of be whistling in the dark in the idioms dictionary. Full of hilarious oneliners and sidesplitting slapstick, whistling in the dark is also quite.
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