The WHISTLER movie series, produced by Columbia Pictures, ended with THE RETURN OF THE WHISTLER, and its a good noir, although series star Richard Dix is not present, who passed after this film's release. The cast of supporting actors is worth noting, including BOSTON BLACKIE co-star Richard Lane again turning up as a detective. Here, Lenore Aubert plays a young French woman who gets caught up with a strange wealthy family, marrying the son --but everyone makes her out to be a ruthless gold digger. Lots of suspicious types here! Aubert became an overnight star not too long after this film in the iconic ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN, followed by ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE KILLER. The Whistler's creepy narration, much like THE SHADOW, is always fun. Based on a Cornel Woolrich story. Director D. Ross Lederman replaced William Castle, who was also behind the LONE WOLF AND BOSTON BLACKIE films. Finally on dvd, either sold separately or in box sets.
Review of The Return of the Whistler
