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Afraid to Talk(1932)
Status: Released
Date: 1932-11-17
65%
2 Votes
Time: 1h 9m
A Dramatic expose of Graft-ridden Politics!
Overview:
Corrupt politicians resort to murder and blackmail when a young boy accidentally witnesses them taking payoffs.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: Afraid to Talk
Top 10 Billed Cast
Eric Linden
Eddie Martin
Sidney Fox
Peggy Martin
Tully Marshall
District Attorney. Anderson
Louis Calhern
Asst. District Attorney John Wade
George Meeker
Lenny Collins
Robert Warwick
Jake Stranskey
Berton Churchill
Mayor William 'Billy' Manning
Edward Arnold
Jig Skelli
Mayo Methot
Marge Winters
Matt McHugh
Joe Skelli
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Overview
Corrupt politicians resort to murder and blackmail when a young boy accidentally witnesses them taking payoffs.
Release Date
1932-11-17
Average
6.5
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3.3 startsTagline
A Dramatic expose of Graft-ridden Politics!
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