Whipsaw (1935)
Here She is at Last!
Hot jewels from London make their way to New York, where they are stolen by racketeer Ed Dexter, who hides them with the help of his vivacious girlfriend, Vivian Palmer. Federal agent Ross McBride goes undercover to infiltrate the gang and, suspecting Vivian can lead him to the jewels, comes to her aid when she is chased by a rival gang. The two flee to the Midwest with both gangs in pursuit, but Vivian is not as gullible as Ross thinks.
Cast
- Myrna Loy - Vivian Palmer
- Spencer Tracy - Ross 'Mac' McBride aka Danny Ross Ackerman
- Harvey Stephens - Ed Dexter
- William Harrigan - 'Doc' Evans
- Clay Clement - Harry Ames
- Robert Gleckler - Steve Arnold
- Robert Warwick - Robert W. Wadsworth
- Georges Renavent - Monetta
- Paul Stanton - Justice Department Chief Hughes
- Wade Boteler - Detective Humphries
Screenplay
- Howard Emmett Rogers (Screenplay)
- James Edward Grant (Story)
- Robert Chapin
- Horace Jackson
Themes
Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, A Difficult Redemption and Purging, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
paris, france, undercover agent, redemption, fake identity, shootout, birth, jewel theft, isolated farmhouse, pearls, collision, accomplice, jewel thieves
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Whipsaw about?
- Hot jewels from London make their way to New York, where they are stolen by racketeer Ed Dexter, who hides them with the help of his vivacious girlfriend, Vivian Palmer. Federal agent Ross McBride goes undercover to infiltrate the gang and, suspecting Vivian can lead him to the jewels, comes to her aid when she is chased by a rival gang. The two flee to the Midwest with both gangs in pursuit, but Vivian is not as gullible as Ross thinks.
- Who directed Whipsaw?
- Whipsaw was directed by Sam Wood.
- Who stars in Whipsaw?
- Whipsaw stars Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy, Harvey Stephens, William Harrigan, Clay Clement, Robert Gleckler.
- How long is Whipsaw?
- Whipsaw has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Whipsaw?
- Whipsaw is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Whipsaw produced?
- Whipsaw was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Whipsaw?
- The themes of Whipsaw include: Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, A Difficult Redemption and Purging, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.