The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
1940, English. Directed by David Burton.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- David BurtonDirector
- Lloyd NolanJoe Monday
- Jean RogersAlice Stetson
- Richard ClarkeSteve Phillips
- Onslow StevensFrederick Keller
- Eric BloreHorace Parker
- Joan ValerieMiss Norton
- Mae MarshMrs. Stetson
- Paul StantonAttorney Cluett
- Douglas WoodWalker
- Irving BaconPaul Gillis
- Lester SharpeHenri Picot
- Harlan BriggsForeman in Jury
Details
- Released
- 11 January 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Helen Logan, Lester Ziffren, Edward Ettinger
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The Man Who Wouldn't Talk: quick answers
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How long is The Man Who Wouldn't Talk?
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
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Which OTT platform is The Man Who Wouldn't Talk on?
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 January 1940. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man Who Wouldn't Talk?
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Who directed The Man Who Wouldn't Talk?
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk (1940) was directed by David Burton and stars Lloyd Nolan, Jean Rogers, Richard Clarke.