Afraid to Talk(1932)
A Dramatic expose of Graft-ridden Politics!
Afraid to Talk Synopsis
Corrupt politicians resort to murder and blackmail when a young boy accidentally witnesses them taking payoffs.
Afraid to Talk (1932) is a crime and drama film directed by Edward L. Cahn, released on November 17, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Eric Linden, Sidney Fox, Tully Marshall and Louis Calhern. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward L. Cahn
- Writers:
- Albert Maltz, George Sklar, Tom Reed
- Cinematographer:
- Karl Freund
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Afraid to Talk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eric Linden
as Eddie Martin
Sidney Fox
as Peggy Martin
Tully Marshall
as District Attorney. Anderson
Louis Calhern
as Asst. District Attorney John Wade
George Meeker
as Lenny Collins
Robert Warwick
as Jake Stranskey
Berton Churchill
as Mayor William 'Billy' Manning
Edward Arnold
as Jig Skelli
Mayo Methot
as Marge Winters
Matt McHugh
as Joe Skelli
Joyce Compton
as Alice - Party Girl
King Baggot
as Police Officer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Edward L. Cahn, written by Albert Maltz, George Sklar and Tom Reed.
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Afraid to Talk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Afraid to Talk – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Afraid to Talk?
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The main cast of Afraid to Talk (1932) includes Eric Linden, Sidney Fox, Tully Marshall, Louis Calhern and George Meeker. The film was directed by Edward L. Cahn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Afraid to Talk released?
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Afraid to Talk was released on November 17, 1932 and runs for 1h 9m.
Is Afraid to Talk worth watching?
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Afraid to Talk (1932) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.