Afraid to Talk
A Dramatic expose of Graft-ridden Politics!
1932 · 1h 9m · Approved
Crime, Drama
Directed by
Edward L. Cahn
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Afraid to Talk
Overview
Corrupt politicians resort to murder and blackmail when a young boy accidentally witnesses them taking payoffs.
Director and cast
- Edward L. Cahn Director
- 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
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