Tell No Tales(1939)
Thrills shower the screen as this strangest of adventure mysteries is told!
Tell No Tales Synopsis
A newspaper editor turns a kidnapping into the banner headlines and exclusive story that could save his publication.
Tell No Tales (1939) is a crime, mystery and drama film directed by Leslie Fenton, released on June 12, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Melvyn Douglas, Louise Platt, Gene Lockhart and Douglass Dumbrille. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Leslie Fenton
- Writers:
- Alfred Taylor, Pauline London, Lionel Houser
- Producers:
- Edward Chodorov
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Tell No Tales Cast & Crew
Main cast
Melvyn Douglas
as Michael Cassidy
Louise Platt
as Ellen Frazier
Gene Lockhart
as Arno
Douglass Dumbrille
as Matt Cooper
Florence George
as Lorna Travers
Halliwell Hobbes
as Dr. Lovelake
Zeffie Tilbury
as Miss Mary
Harlan Briggs
as Davie Bryant
Sara Haden
as Miss Brendon
Hobart Cavanaugh
as Charlie Daggett
Oscar O'Shea
as Sam O'Neil
Theresa Harris
as Ruby
Key crew
Directed by Leslie Fenton, written by Alfred Taylor, Pauline London and Lionel Houser, produced by Edward Chodorov.
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Tell No Tales Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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Tell No Tales – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tell No Tales online?
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Who stars in Tell No Tales?
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The main cast of Tell No Tales (1939) includes Melvyn Douglas, Louise Platt, Gene Lockhart, Douglass Dumbrille and Florence George. The film was directed by Leslie Fenton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tell No Tales released?
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Tell No Tales was released on June 12, 1939 and runs for 1h 9m.
Is Tell No Tales worth watching?
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Tell No Tales (1939) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.