The Secret of the Whistler (1946)
A deranged artist who may have murdered his wife is investigated by the Whistler.
Top billed cast
Richard DixRalph Harrison
Leslie BrooksKay Morrell
Michael DuaneJim Calhoun
Mary CurrierEdith Marie Harrison
Mona BarrieLinda Vail
Ray WalkerJoseph Aloysius 'Joe' Conroy
Claire Du BreyLaura - Harrison's Servant
John HamiltonMcLaren aka Mac (uncredited)
Byron FoulgerJorgensen (uncredited)
Ernie Adams
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