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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1932-11-17
Languageen
Runtime1h 9m
Production

Universal Pictures

6.5(2)
•1932•1h 9m

Afraid to Talk

"A Dramatic expose of Graft-ridden Politics!"

CrimeDrama

Overview

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

Writing & Screenplay
Tom Reed
Cinematography
Karl Freund

Principal Cast

65 credited
Eric Linden
Eric LindenEddie Martin
Sidney Fox
Sidney FoxPeggy Martin
Tully Marshall
Tully MarshallDistrict Attorney. Anderson
Louis Calhern
Louis CalhernAsst. District Attorney John Wade
George Meeker
George MeekerLenny Collins
Robert Warwick
Robert WarwickJake Stranskey
Berton Churchill
Berton ChurchillMayor William 'Billy' Manning
Edward Arnold
Edward ArnoldJig Skelli
Mayo Methot
Mayo MethotMarge Winters
Matt McHugh
Matt McHughJoe Skelli

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