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City of Silent Men

City of Silent Men

The Story of Ex-Cons Who Went Straight When Given the Chance!

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The plot revolves around a group of ex-convicts who try to start life anew by relocating in a small town under assumed names. The mayor of the town welcomes the former cons with open arms, helping them re-open a dormant canning factory and encouraging them to hire other reformed criminals.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

64 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

12 October 1942

Country

United States of America

Cast

Frank Albertson

Frank Albertson

Gil Davis

June Lang

June Lang

Helen Hendricks

Jan Wiley

Jan Wiley

Jane Muller

Richard Clarke

Richard Clarke

Jerry Hendricks

Dick Curtis

Dick Curtis

Ed Muller

William Gould

William Gould

Mayor Hendricks

Emmett Lynn

Emmett Lynn

Jeb Parker

Frank Jaquet

Frank Jaquet

Judge

Frank Ferguson

Frank Ferguson

Fred Bernard

Richard Bailey

Richard Bailey

D. Liptine

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