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The Man Who Wouldn't Talk (1940)

1940-01-11 · 1h 14m · EN
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WHO is the man without a past?... WHAT secret sealed his lips?

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.

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Robert EllisWriterDavid BurtonDirectorHelen LoganWriterLester ZiffrenWriter

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Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanJoe MondayJean RogersJean RogersAlice StetsonRichard ClarkeRichard ClarkeSteve PhillipsOnslow StevensOnslow StevensFrederick KellerEric BloreEric BloreHorace ParkerJoan ValerieJoan ValerieMiss NortonMae MarshMae MarshMrs. StetsonPaul StantonPaul StantonAttorney CluettDouglas WoodDouglas WoodWalkerIrving BaconIrving BaconPaul GillisLester SharpeLester SharpeHenri PicotHarlan BriggsHarlan BriggsForeman in Jury

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Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityWitness · MuteDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference358993Actor preference251771 · 139710 · 223478

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Frequently asked questions about The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

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.

How long is The Man Who Wouldn't Talk?

The Man Who Wouldn't Talk has a runtime of 74 minutes.