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Whistling in Brooklyn | 
| Director: S. Sylvan Simon
Actors: Red Skelton, Ann Rutherford, Jean Rogers, Rags Ragland, Ray Collins
Studio: Loew's
List Price: $19.98
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 1438
Format: Black & White, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 87
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6302717698
UPC: 027616283238
EAN: 9786302717693
Theatrical Release Date: December 1943
Release Date: September 1, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Rags and Red Bring A Lot Of Laughs April 23, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you like old-fashioned corny humor you'll love this. I'm hesitant to give a movie this silly, corny and stupid eight stars but I had to because overall it was fun to watch and provided a number of genuine laughs. In fact, some of the scenes were downright hilarious. A lot of it is innocent old-time slapstick and, if it entertains, it did its job.
This was my first look at early Red Skelton films (I had only known him through his TV show) and it reminded of some Bob Hope films except this one had more slapstick and action.
It inspired me to go out and buy other Skelton comedies on VHS but, unfortunately, none ever measured up to this one. The real star of film might not have been Skelton, anyway, as Rags Ragland, playing the chauffeur, had perhaps the highest percentage of funny lines. The baseball scene in here also was very good.
Yes, this is stupid, generally-speaking, but it's really entertaining. Only a few people have reviewed it (as of my review) so apparently a lot of movie fans haven't seen this. That's too bad, especially with the older crowd, because they've missed a funny movie.
 SKELTON AND RUTHERFORD FOREVER!!! July 18, 2003
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
this is one of my favorite Red Skelton movies. I've always thought that he and Ann Rutherford were such a great couple! For a while now, I've thought that "Whistling in Brooklyn" is one of their best movies together!Rags Ragland and Jean Rogers are also hilarious. At times, I even find Ragland funnier than Skelton. But my favorite is still Ann Rutherford--I've never seen her in such a role! This movie is funny, cute, and you're sure to have a good time!
great comedy May 1, 2003
Can't wait for the DVD version..This is a very funny movie by a comedian that perfected comedy on the screen...If you Love "RED" or if you've never seen one of his movie you will laugh out loud while watching.....Get the whole series...BARB
This paper never had a constant reader. January 9, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Whistling In Brooklyn (1943) is Red's third outing as radio detective the Fox. This time he's mixed up with a villian named Constant Reader but still finds time to clown around with the Brooklyn Dodgers. You'll want to pay close attention to the umpire's calls when Red is at bat, especially ball 3.
Also involved is a lady reporter whose editor orders her to tag along on the honeymoon - the third attempt of Wally (Red) and Carol (Ann Rutherford) to marry in this series.
Another outstanding cast and good pacing. While the films in this series may not become some of your favorites as they have for me, I think you'll find them very entertaining. This movie shows that even hanging around an elevator shaft can be fun.
A Fun Little Movie March 30, 2000
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I caught this on the late show when I was 13 and, while not the greatest movie in the world, it has always stayed with me. The comedy works, it has a few humorous Hitchcockian moments (particulary the scene with four characters hanging over an elevator shaft), and the climax is very reminescent of "The Naked Gun" (with Leslie Neilson). In fact, it could best be described as a poor man's "North by Northwest"...and I mean that as a compliment. And I'll dig any movie that has a villain calling himself "Constant Reader".
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