The Power of the Whistler
Radio’s mystery man will hold you spellbound!
NR 1945 · 66 min · ★ 5.9 · Crime, Mystery
A woman uses a deck of cards to predict death within 24 hours for a stranger sitting at a bar, then tries to help him remember who he is based on items in his pockets.
Directed by Lew Landers · Written by Aubrey Wisberg
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Richard Dix William Everest -
Janis Carter Jean Lang -
Jeff Donnell Frances 'Francie' Lane -
Loren Tindall Charlie Kent -
Tala Birell Constantina Ivaneska -
John Abbott Kaspar Andropolous -
Murray Alper Joe Blainey, Elite Bakery Truck Driver -
Nina Mae McKinney Flotilda - E Edythe Elliott Mrs. Crawford
- O Otto Forrest The Whistler
- J Jack George Locksmith
- J Jack Gordon Taxi Driver
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