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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.
A wealthy man is found dead in his study, and the police must unravel a web of deceit and greed among the family and associates. As Detective Sgt. Mike O'Malley investigates, he uncovers secrets and motives that point to a killer within the household.
Don't Talk is a low-budget B-movie that received mixed reviews upon its release, largely seen as a competent but unremarkable entry in the mystery genre of the era. While some critics acknowledged its efficient pacing and attempt at suspense, others found the plot predictable and the performances somewhat uninspired.
Competent, if formulaic, mystery storytelling.
Adequate performances, but lacked memorable moments.
A standard whodunit that doesn't break new ground.
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The film was part of a wave of B-movies produced by Universal Pictures during the 1940s, often serving as a second feature on double bills.
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We ought to know by now, that “Crime Does Not Pay” but just in case we had forgotten, this one combines with “Dangerous Talk Costs Lives” to warn us of the dangers of idle chatting in wartime. An explosion at a factory causes the FBI to sus...