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Afraid to Talk

Afraid to Talk

A Dramatic expose of Graft-ridden Politics!

1932 1h 9mCrimeDrama

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

3.3/5

TMDB score· 2 votes

Synopsis

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

The vibe

corrupt politicianpre-code

Behind it

Edward L. CahnEdward L. CahnDirectorTom ReedWriterKarl FreundCinematography

Cast

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

Director

Edward L. Cahn

Writer

Tom Reed

Release date

17 Nov 1932

Runtime

1h 9m

Studio

Universal Pictures

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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