Even a whisper may get to Hitler
This Crime Does Not Pay series entry dramatizes the idea that during wartime, people should not discuss anything related to their work when in public. A casual remark can be overheard by an enemy agent and used to sabotage the war effort. In this short, the story involves shipments of parts to a defense plant.
Don't Talk (1942) is a drama film directed by Joseph M. Newman, released on February 28, 1942 with a runtime of 22m. It stars Donald Douglas, Gloria Holden, Barry Nelson and Harry Worth. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
Donald Douglas
as FBI Agent Jack Sampson
Gloria Holden
as Beulah Anderson aka Beulah Binvicko
Barry Nelson
as FBI Agent Freed
Harry Worth
as Otto aka Anatole
Mark Daniels
as MGM Crime Reporter (uncredited)
Dwight Frye
as Ziggy (uncredited)
James Millican
as FBI Agent-Driver
Directed by Joseph M. Newman.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 9 ratings.
We ought to know by now, that “Crime Does Not Pay” but just in case we had forgotten, this one combines with “Dangerous Talk Costs Lives” to warn us of the dangers of idle chatting in wartime. An explosion at a factory causes the FBI to suspect that some fifth columnist saboteurs are up to no good, but how on earth did they know of this precious shipment? The workforce are all entirely trustworthy and adamant that…
Reviewed on July 27, 2025
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The main cast of Don't Talk (1942) includes Donald Douglas, Gloria Holden, Barry Nelson, Harry Worth and Mark Daniels. The film was directed by Joseph M. Newman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Don't Talk was released on February 28, 1942 and runs for 22m.
Don't Talk (1942) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
