The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
“WHO is the man without a past?... WHAT secret sealed his lips?”
Synopsis
A man involved in a crime (Nolan) kills his key witness by mistake and resigns himself to death. He changes his name so as not to harm his family. The law is not content with his explanation, however.
Top Cast
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Lloyd Nolan
Joe Monday
Jean Rogers
Alice Stetson
Richard Clarke
Steve Phillips
Onslow Stevens
Frederick Keller
Eric Blore
Horace Parker
Joan Valerie
Miss Norton
Mae Marsh
Mrs. Stetson
Paul Stanton
Attorney Cluett
Douglas Wood
Walker
Irving Bacon
Paul Gillis
Lester Sharpe
Henri Picot
Harlan Briggs
Foreman in Jury
Elisabeth Risdon
Jury Member
Renie Riano
Lilly Wigham
Ernie Alexander
Soldier
Stanley Andrews
Colonel
Herbert Ashley
Jailer
Hooper Atchley
Finney's Lawyer
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Burton
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Logan, Lester Ziffren, Edward Ettinger, Robert Ellis
- Original Title
- The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Burton
Helen Logan, Lester Ziffren, Edward Ettinger, Robert Ellis
Department Leadership Roster
David Burton
Director
Helen Logan
Writer
Lester Ziffren
Writer
Edward Ettinger
Writer
Robert Ellis
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
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What is The Man Who Wouldn't Talk about?
A man involved in a crime (Nolan) kills his key witness by mistake and resigns himself to death. He changes his name so as not to harm his family. The law is not content with his explanation, however.
Who directed The Man Who Wouldn't Talk?
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk was directed by David Burton.
Who stars in The Man Who Wouldn't Talk?
The principal cast of The Man Who Wouldn't Talk includes Lloyd Nolan, Jean Rogers, Richard Clarke, Onslow Stevens, Eric Blore.
When was The Man Who Wouldn't Talk released and how long is it?
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.