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Tell No Tales(1939)
Status: Released
Date: 1939-06-12
54%
7 Votes
Time: 1h 9m
Thrills shower the screen as this strangest of adventure mysteries is told!
Overview:
A newspaper editor turns a kidnapping into the banner headlines and exclusive story that could save his publication.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: Tell No Tales
Top 10 Billed Cast
Melvyn Douglas
Michael Cassidy
Louise Platt
Ellen Frazier
Gene Lockhart
Arno
Douglass Dumbrille
Matt Cooper
Florence George
Lorna Travers
Halliwell Hobbes
Dr. Lovelake
Zeffie Tilbury
Miss Mary
Harlan Briggs
Davie Bryant
Sara Haden
Miss Brendon
Hobart Cavanaugh
Charlie Daggett
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Overview
A newspaper editor turns a kidnapping into the banner headlines and exclusive story that could save his publication.
Release Date
1939-06-12
Average
5.357
Rating:
2.7 startsTagline
Thrills shower the screen as this strangest of adventure mysteries is told!
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