Don't Talk (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1942, Don't Talk is a drama film directed by Joseph M. Newman, running about 22 minutes. “Even a whisper may get to Hitler” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This Crime Does Not Pay series entry dramatizes the idea that during wartime, people should not discuss anything related to their work when in public. A casual remark can be overheard by an enemy agent and used to sabotage the war effort. In this short, the story involves shipments of parts to a defense plant.
Who’s in it. Don't Talk stars Donald Douglas as FBI Agent Jack Sampson, Gloria Holden as Beulah Anderson aka Beulah Binvicko, Barry Nelson as FBI Agent Freed and Harry Worth as Otto aka Anatole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Don't Talk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Talk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Talk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Talk (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Don't Talk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Don't Talk worth watching?
- Don't Talk holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Don't Talk?
- Don't Talk stars Donald Douglas, Gloria Holden, Barry Nelson, Harry Worth and Mark Daniels.
- When was Don't Talk released?
- Don't Talk was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.