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The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
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The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

1940-01-11 · 74 min · ★ 5.3

Crime · Drama

A man involved in a crime (Nolan) kills his key witness by mistake and resigns himself to death. He changes his name so as not to harm his family. The law is not content with his explanation, however.

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Directors
David Burton
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanJoe Monday
Jean RogersJean RogersAlice Stetson
Richard ClarkeRichard ClarkeSteve Phillips
Onslow StevensOnslow StevensFrederick Keller
Eric BloreEric BloreHorace Parker
Joan ValerieJoan ValerieMiss Norton
Mae MarshMae MarshMrs. Stetson
Paul StantonPaul StantonAttorney Cluett
Douglas WoodDouglas WoodWalker
Irving BaconIrving BaconPaul Gillis
Lester SharpeLester SharpeHenri Picot
Harlan BriggsHarlan BriggsForeman in Jury
Elisabeth RisdonElisabeth RisdonJury Member
Renie RianoRenie RianoLilly Wigham
Ernie AlexanderSoldier
Stanley AndrewsStanley AndrewsColonel
Herbert AshleyJailer
Hooper AtchleyHooper AtchleyFinney's Lawyer
Marie BlakeMarie Blake
Stanley BlystoneStanley BlystonePolice Announcer

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