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Tell No Tales

1939-06-12 · 69 min · ★ 5.4

Crime · Mystery · Drama

A newspaper editor turns a kidnapping into the banner headlines and exclusive story that could save his publication.

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Directors
Leslie Fenton
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Melvyn DouglasMelvyn DouglasMichael Cassidy
Louise PlattLouise PlattEllen Frazier
Gene LockhartGene LockhartArno
Douglass DumbrilleDouglass DumbrilleMatt Cooper
Florence GeorgeFlorence GeorgeLorna Travers
Halliwell HobbesHalliwell HobbesDr. Lovelake
Zeffie TilburyZeffie TilburyMiss Mary
Harlan BriggsHarlan BriggsDavie Bryant
Sara HadenSara HadenMiss Brendon
Hobart CavanaughHobart CavanaughCharlie Daggett
Oscar O'SheaOscar O'SheaSam O'Neil
Theresa HarrisTheresa HarrisRuby
Jean FenwickJean FenwickMrs. Lovelake
Esther DaleEsther DaleMrs. Haskins
Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanChalmers
Tom CollinsTom CollinsPhil Arno
Clayton MooreClayton MooreWilson
Ernie AlexanderJohnny - Reporter (uncredited)
Joseph E. BernardJoseph E. BernardMan talking to Officer Simmons (uncredited)
James BlaineJames BlainePolice Capt. Hendry (uncredited)

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