Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith

A new Ladd thrills the Old West !

Directed by Leslie Fenton

Produced by Paramount Pictures

194889 min6.7 / 10

A mid-century Western about duty and betrayal, where a railroad detective must confront a former friend turned criminal while navigating romantic tension.

Smith is an iron-willed railroad detective. When his friend Murray is fired from the railroad and begins helping Rebstock wreck trains, Smith must go after him. He also seems to have an interest in Murray's wife (and vice versa).

Questions people ask

  • Is Whispering Smith scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Whispering Smith violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.

  • Is Whispering Smith sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Whispering Smith easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Whispering Smith end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity42

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise89

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Whispering Smith

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Whispering Smith

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Whispering Smith, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Whispering Smith, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Whispering Smith, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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