Whispering Smith Speaks (1935) DVD-R

Starring George O'Brien, Irene Ware, Kenneth Thomson, Maude Allen,
Spencer Charters
Directed by David Howard

Print: black/white
Runtime: 65 min.
Genre: western
Print Quality: B

Convinced that he will never learn railroading in the Detroit offices of the
mighty Transcontinental system, headed by his father, Gordon Harrington
(Frank Sheridan), Gordon Harrington Jr (George O'Brien) takes to the
road. He soon comes to be known as "Whispering Smith" because he
lowers his voice when he becomes excited. After weeks or hard
railroading work, he becomes track walker for the antiquated Blake line,
and is attracted to its general manager, Nan Roberts (Irene Ware).
Rebstock (Edward Keane), a representative of Transcontinental attempts
to buy Nan's farm when he learns that it contains tungsten ore. He is
trying to work the deal through J. Wesley Hunt (Kenneth Thomson), who
is also romancing Nan. "Smith" investigates and soon discovers the truth
behind the offer with the aid of his two old cronies, Bill Prouty (Vic Potel)
and Cal Stone (Spencer Charters). He makes it impossible for Nan to
close the deal, but Hunt takes her to Detroit where he hopes to close the
deal. Quickly securing an option on the Blake line, "Smith" takes a
Transcon engine and races it through the signals to Detroit.