Tell No Tales

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

Cast

Melvyn Douglas

as Michael Cassidy

Louise Platt

as Ellen Frazier

Gene Lockhart

as Arno

Douglass Dumbrille

as Matt Cooper (as Douglas Dumbrille)

Florence George

as Lorna Travers

Halliwell Hobbes

as Dr. Lovelake

Zeffie Tilbury

as Miss Mary

Harlan Briggs

as Davie Bryant

Sara Haden

as Miss Brendon

Hobart Cavanaugh

as Charlie Daggett

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