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Afraid to Talk
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Afraid to Talk

1932-11-17 · 69 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Drama

Corrupt politicians resort to murder and blackmail when a young boy accidentally witnesses them taking payoffs.

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Directors
Edward L. Cahn
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Eric LindenEric LindenEddie Martin
Sidney FoxSidney FoxPeggy Martin
Tully MarshallTully MarshallDistrict Attorney. Anderson
Louis CalhernLouis CalhernAsst. District Attorney John Wade
George MeekerGeorge MeekerLenny Collins
Robert WarwickRobert WarwickJake Stranskey
Berton ChurchillBerton ChurchillMayor William 'Billy' Manning
Edward ArnoldEdward ArnoldJig Skelli
Mayo MethotMayo MethotMarge Winters
Matt McHughMatt McHughJoe Skelli
Joyce ComptonJoyce ComptonAlice - Party Girl
King BaggotKing BaggotPolice Officer (uncredited)
Walter BrennanWalter BrennanProtester Sign Carrier (uncredited)
Lita ChevretLita ChevretMolly (uncredited)
Dorothy GrangerDorothy GrangerKippie - Party Girl (uncredited)
Ben TaggartBen TaggartDetective Burke (uncredited)
Thomas E. JacksonThomas E. JacksonDeputy Benchley
Frank SheridanFrank SheridanPolice Commissioner Garvey
Ian MaclarenChief Frank Hyers
Gustav von SeyffertitzGustav von SeyffertitzAttorney Harry Berger

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