Movie: Tell No Tales

Top 10 Billed Cast

Melvyn Douglas
Melvyn Douglas

Michael Cassidy

Louise Platt
Louise Platt

Ellen Frazier

Gene Lockhart
Gene Lockhart

Arno

Douglass Dumbrille
Douglass Dumbrille

Matt Cooper

Florence George
Florence George

Lorna Travers

Halliwell Hobbes
Halliwell Hobbes

Dr. Lovelake

Zeffie Tilbury
Zeffie Tilbury

Miss Mary

Harlan Briggs
Harlan Briggs

Davie Bryant

Sara Haden
Sara Haden

Miss Brendon

Hobart Cavanaugh
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 starts
  • Tagline

    Thrills shower the screen as this strangest of adventure mysteries is told!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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