Cast
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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1932
Runtime1h 09m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes2
DirectorEdward L. Cahn
WritersTom Reed
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAfraid to Talk
About Afraid to Talk
Corrupt politicians resort to murder and blackmail when a young boy accidentally witnesses them taking payoffs.
Directed by Edward L. Cahn, Afraid to Talk leans on a strong ensemble — Eric Linden, Sidney Fox, Tully Marshall — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1932.
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