Afraid to Talk
“A Dramatic expose of Graft-ridden Politics!”
Synopsis
Corrupt politicians resort to murder and blackmail when a young boy accidentally witnesses them taking payoffs.
Top Cast
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Eric Linden
Eddie Martin
Sidney Fox
Peggy Martin
Tully Marshall
District Attorney. Anderson
Louis Calhern
Asst. District Attorney John Wade
George Meeker
Lenny Collins
Robert Warwick
Jake Stranskey
Berton Churchill
Mayor William 'Billy' Manning
Edward Arnold
Jig Skelli
Mayo Methot
Marge Winters
Matt McHugh
Joe Skelli
Joyce Compton
Alice - Party Girl
King Baggot
Police Officer (uncredited)
Walter Brennan
Protester Sign Carrier (uncredited)
Lita Chevret
Molly (uncredited)
Dorothy Granger
Kippie - Party Girl (uncredited)
Ben Taggart
Detective Burke (uncredited)
Thomas E. Jackson
Deputy Benchley
Frank Sheridan
Police Commissioner Garvey
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Maltz, George Sklar, Tom Reed
- Original Title
- Afraid to Talk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Albert Maltz, George Sklar, Tom Reed
Karl Freund
Milton Carruth
Department Leadership Roster
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Tom Reed
Writer
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Milton Carruth
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Afraid to Talk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Afraid to Talk about?
Corrupt politicians resort to murder and blackmail when a young boy accidentally witnesses them taking payoffs.
Who directed Afraid to Talk?
Afraid to Talk was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in Afraid to Talk?
The principal cast of Afraid to Talk includes Eric Linden, Sidney Fox, Tully Marshall, Louis Calhern, George Meeker.
When was Afraid to Talk released and how long is it?
Afraid to Talk was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Afraid to Talk?
Afraid to Talk holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).