Tell No Tales_
"Thrills shower the screen as this strangest of adventure mysteries is told!"
A newspaper editor turns a kidnapping into the banner headlines and exclusive story that could save his publication.
Starring
Melvyn Douglas, Louise Platt, Gene Lockhart
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Tell No Tales was released 87 years ago in 1939.
Overview
A newspaper editor turns a kidnapping into the banner headlines and exclusive story that could save his publication.
Tell No Tales is a Crime, Mystery, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 9m.
CAST (20)
Melvyn Douglas
Michael Cassidy
Louise Platt
Ellen Frazier
Gene Lockhart
Arno
Douglass Dumbrille
Matt Cooper
Florence George
Lorna Travers
Halliwell Hobbes
Dr. Lovelake
Zeffie Tilbury
Miss Mary
Harlan Briggs
Davie Bryant
Sara Haden
Miss Brendon
Hobart Cavanaugh
Charlie Daggett
Oscar O'Shea
Sam O'Neil
Theresa Harris
Ruby
Jean Fenwick
Mrs. Lovelake
Esther Dale
Mrs. Haskins
Joseph Crehan
Chalmers
Tom Collins
Phil Arno
Clayton Moore
Wilson
EA
Ernie Alexander
Johnny - Reporter (uncredited)
Joseph E. Bernard
Man talking to Officer Simmons (uncredited)
James Blaine
Police Capt. Hendry (uncredited)
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What is Tell No Tales about?
A newspaper editor turns a kidnapping into the banner headlines and exclusive story that could save his publication.
How long is Tell No Tales?
Tell No Tales has a runtime of 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Who stars in Tell No Tales?
The cast of Tell No Tales includes Melvyn Douglas, Louise Platt, Gene Lockhart, Douglass Dumbrille, Florence George.
What is the rating of Tell No Tales?
Tell No Tales has a rating of 4.6 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Crime
Mystery
Drama