Directed by:
Leslie FentonCinematography:
Ray RennahanComposer:
Adolph DeutschCast:
Alan Ladd, Robert Preston, Brenda Marshall, Donald Crisp, William Demarest, Fay Holden, Murvyn Vye, Frank Faylen, John Eldredge, J. Farrell MacDonald (more)Plots(1)
Luke "Whispering" Smith (Alan Ladd) is a by the book, no-nonsense railroad detective who learns his friend, Murray Sinclair (Robert Preston), has been fired from his railroad job. Seeking vengeance, Sinclair begins helping outlaw Barney Rebstock (Donald Crisp) wreck trains. (official distributor synopsis)
Cast
Alan Ladd
USA
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Robert Preston
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Brenda Marshall
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Donald Crisp
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William Demarest
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Fay Holden
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Murvyn Vye
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Frank Faylen
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John Eldredge
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Ray Teal
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Irving Bacon
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Will Wright
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Earle Hodgins
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Paul E. Burns
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Danny Borzage
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Terry Frost
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