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Universal Pictures presents

Afraid to Talk

directed by Edward L. Cahn

“A Dramatic expose of Graft-ridden Politics!”

19321h 9mNRCrime

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Universal Pictures presents

Afraid to Talk

directed by Edward L. Cahn

“A Dramatic expose of Graft-ridden Politics!”

19321h 9mNRCrime

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§ Synopsis

Crime · Drama

Corrupt politicians resort to murder and blackmail when a young boy accidentally witnesses them taking payoffs.

§ Keywords

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corrupt politician pre-code

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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

Berton Churchill

as Mayor William 'Billy' Manning

Edward Arnold

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