Whirlpool_
"His was a life of the past...theirs of the future!"
An ex-convict tries to connect with the daughter who doesn't even know he exists.
Starring
Jack Holt, Jean Arthur, Donald Cook
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Whirlpool was released 92 years ago in 1934.
Overview
An ex-convict tries to connect with the daughter who doesn't even know he exists.
Whirlpool is a Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 12m.
CAST (20)
Jack Holt
Buck Rankin
Jean Arthur
Sandy
Donald Cook
Bob
Allen Jenkins
Mac
Lila Lee
Helen
John Miljan
Barney Gaige
Rita La Roy
Thelma
Oscar Apfel
Editor
Willard Robertson
Morrison
Ward Bond
Farley
Ernie Adams
Ben (uncredited)
LA
Lowden Adams
Davis (uncredited)
MA
Maidena Armstrong
Fat Lady in Carnival (uncredited)
Max Barwyn
Headwaiter (uncredited)
Jack Baxley
Carnival Barker (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Reporter (uncredited)
Eddie Borden
Annoyed Carnival Customer (uncredited)
HB
Harry Brown
Chauffeur (uncredited)
James Bradbury Jr.
Small Town Nance at Carnival (uncredited)
EC
Edward Cecil
Waiter (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Whirlpool about?
An ex-convict tries to connect with the daughter who doesn't even know he exists.
How long is Whirlpool?
Whirlpool has a runtime of 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Who stars in Whirlpool?
The cast of Whirlpool includes Jack Holt, Jean Arthur, Donald Cook, Allen Jenkins, Lila Lee.
What is the rating of Whirlpool?
Whirlpool has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Drama