Whispering Smith vs. Scotland Yard 1952

Overview

Whispering Smith vs. Scotland Yard is a 1952 British crime drama directed by Francis Searle. Also known as Whispering Smith Hits London, the film serves as a contemporary update of the Western hero character originally created by Frank H. Spearman. The screenplay was written by John Gilling and Steve Fisher, based on a story by Spearman. The production features a cast that includes Richard Carlson, Greta Gynt, Herbert Lom, and Rona Anderson. The story follows an American sleuth named Whispering Smith who arrives in London for a holiday. His vacation is interrupted when he is called upon to investigate the death of a woman. While the death is officially classified as a suicide, the father of the deceased woman believes that she was murdered. The film is classified as a second feature, or B movie, and has a runtime of one hour and twenty-two minutes. It falls within the crime and mystery genres and was released on January 1, 1952, in Great Britain.