The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

WHO is the man without a past?... WHAT secret sealed his lips?

1940 · 74 min · ★ 5.3 · Crime, Drama

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.

Directed by David Burton · Written by Robert Ellis

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