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Whistling in the Dark (1941) was a Comedy - Mystery Film directed by S. Sylvan Simon and produced by George Haight.

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Pre-Code vs Post-Code: "Whistling in the Dark"

By David on Sep 6, 2015 From The Man on the Flying Trapeze

Usually when we compare pre-code and post-code versions of the same movie, the big differences are in the tone or in dialogue of the films, with the pre-code example a more sophisticated -- and yet more earthy -- version of each. In the case of the 1933 and 1941 versions of "Whistling in the Dark,"... Read full article


Pre-Code vs Post-Code: "Whistling in the Dark"

By David on Sep 6, 2015 From The Man on the Flying Trapeze

Usually when we compare pre-code and post-code versions of the same movie, the big differences are in the tone or in dialogue of the films, with the pre-code example a most sophisticated -- and yet more earthy -- version of each. In the case of the 1933 and 1941 versions of "Whistling in the Dark,"... Read full article


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Sylvester: [Impatient with Wally's stubbornness] Let me persuade him. I won't leave any marks.
Wally 'The Fox' Benton: Listen, I'm more stubborn when I'm unconscious.
Sylvester: Yeah, well, how can you tell when you're unconscious?
Wally 'The Fox' Benton: [With false bravado] Oh, I got ways. I got ways.


Carol Lambert: Wally, this is no time to crack wise.
Wally 'The Fox' Benton: If I don't crack wise I'll crack up.


Wally 'The Fox' Benton: I've got cold spines running up and down my chills.


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The play opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA on 19 January 1932 and had 265 performances. The opening night cast included Edward Arnold, Claire Trevor, Ernest Truex and Arthur Vinton.
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Also directed by S. Sylvan Simon




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Also released in 1941




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