Tell No Tales(1939)
Thrills shower the screen as this strangest of adventure mysteries is told!
A newspaper editor turns a kidnapping into the banner headlines and exclusive story that could save his publication.
Movie: Tell No Tales
Top 10 Billed Cast
Michael Cassidy
Ellen Frazier
Arno
Matt Cooper
Lorna Travers
Dr. Lovelake
Miss Mary
Davie Bryant
Miss Brendon
Charlie Daggett
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