The Whispering Shadow (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1933, The Whispering Shadow is an action and mystery film directed by Albert Herman, running about 225 minutes.
What it’s about. A mysterious criminal known as The Whispering Shadow commits crimes by means of a gang he controls by television and radio rays. Jack Norton, whose brother was murdered by The Whispering Shadow, suspects that the eerie Professor Strang - whose ghostly wax museum contains figures far too lifelike - may be involved in the crimes.
Who’s in it. The Whispering Shadow stars Bela Lugosi as Professor Adam Anton Strang, Malcolm McGregor as Jack Foster, Viva Tattersall as Vera Strang and Robert Warwick as Robert Raymond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Whispering Shadow has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Whispering Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Whispering Shadow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Whispering Shadow (1933)?
- In US, The Whispering Shadow is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Whispering Shadow worth watching?
- The Whispering Shadow holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Whispering Shadow?
- The Whispering Shadow stars Bela Lugosi, Malcolm McGregor, Viva Tattersall, Robert Warwick and Roy D'Arcy.
- When was The Whispering Shadow released?
- The Whispering Shadow was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 225 minutes.