"The Whistler" is a film version of the radio show, where a whistling man serves as narrator. On film, he's only seen in shadow. "The Whistler" was one of many B movie series done by Hollywood, and I can't say it's one of my favorites. The story in this particular one concerns a despondent man who takes out a hit on himself and then tries to revoke it.
My major problem with this series is Richard Dix. I can't get past what looks like a cheap hairpiece and everything about him seems blah. Because he's the star (and plays a different role in every Whistler film) this film and the others drag for me, even though the stories are good. Gloria Stuart plays an assistant to the boss here, and she's just beautiful. I was really looking forward to watching these on TCM, but Richard Dix just sucks the life out of them.
My major problem with this series is Richard Dix. I can't get past what looks like a cheap hairpiece and everything about him seems blah. Because he's the star (and plays a different role in every Whistler film) this film and the others drag for me, even though the stories are good. Gloria Stuart plays an assistant to the boss here, and she's just beautiful. I was really looking forward to watching these on TCM, but Richard Dix just sucks the life out of them.