Whistling in the Dark
1933 · 1h 19m · Passed
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Directed by
Elliott Nugent
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Whistling in the Dark
Overview
A mystery writer and his sweetheart are held hostage by a fugitive gangster, who hopes to enlist their help in devising the perfect murder.
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