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WHO is the man without a past?... WHAT secret sealed his lips?
5.3 / 10 IMDb January 11, 1940 1h 14m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 14m
Release Date
January 11, 1940
Genre
Crime, Drama
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Cast
Lloyd Nolan
as Joe Monday
Jean Rogers
as Alice Stetson
Richard Clarke
as Steve Phillips
Onslow Stevens
as Frederick Keller
Eric Blore
as Horace Parker
Joan Valerie
as Miss Norton
Mae Marsh
as Mrs. Stetson
Paul Stanton
as Attorney Cluett
Douglas Wood
as Walker
Irving Bacon
as Paul Gillis
Lester Sharpe
as Henri Picot
Harlan Briggs
as Foreman in Jury
Elisabeth Risdon
as Jury Member
Renie Riano
as Lilly Wigham
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Ernie Alexander
as Soldier
Stanley Andrews
as Colonel
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Herbert Ashley
as Jailer
Hooper Atchley
as Finney's Lawyer
Marie Blake
Stanley Blystone
as Police Announcer
Production Companies
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