02 Jun 1931
A Free Soul
An alcoholic lawyer who successfully defended a notorious gambler on a murder charge objects when his free-spirited daughter becomes romantically involved with him.
Afraid to Talk
A Dramatic expose of Graft-ridden Politics!
Corrupt politicians resort to murder and blackmail when a young boy accidentally witnesses them taking payoffs.
Top Billed Cast
Eric Linden Eddie Martin
Sidney Fox Peggy Martin
Tully Marshall District Attorney. Anderson
Louis Calhern Asst. District Attorney John Wade
George Meeker Lenny Collins
Robert Warwick Jake Stranskey
Berton Churchill Mayor William 'Billy' Manning
Edward Arnold Jig Skelli
Mayo Methot Marge Winters
Matt McHugh Joe Skelli
Joyce Compton Alice - Party Girl
King Baggot Police Officer (uncredited)
Walter Brennan Protester Sign Carrier (uncredited)
Lita Chevret Molly (uncredited)
Dorothy Granger Kippie - Party Girl (uncredited)
Ben Taggart Detective Burke (uncredited)
Thomas E. Jackson Deputy Benchley
Frank Sheridan Police Commissioner Garvey
Ian Maclaren Chief Frank Hyers
Gustav von Seyffertitz Attorney Harry Berger
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