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The Secret Witness (1931)

NR · 1931-12-12 · 1h 6m · EN
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A wealthy, cheating husband is found murdered in his penthouse apartment. The police soon arrest a suspect, but the victim's downstairs neighbor believes the man is innocent and sets out to prove who really committed the murder.

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Thornton FreelandDirector

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Una MerkelUna MerkelLois MartinPurnell PrattPurnell PrattCapt. McGowanZasu PittsZasu PittsBellaClarence MuseClarence MuseJeff - Building JanitorPaul HurstPaul HurstOfficer BranniganRalf HaroldeRalf HaroldeLewis LeroyWilliam Collier Jr.William Collier Jr.Arthur Jones aka CaseyNat PendletonNat PendletonGunner - BodyguardRita La RoyRita La RoySylvia FolsomHooper AtchleyHooper AtchleyHerbert 'Bert' FolsomJames DurkinJames DurkinDetectiveMike DonlinMike DonlinMike - Speakeasy Proprietor

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Based on novel or bookMurderAdultery

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Genre affinityComedy · Drama · MysteryTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Murder · AdulteryNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortDirector preference423351

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What is The Secret Witness about?

A wealthy, cheating husband is found murdered in his penthouse apartment. The police soon arrest a suspect, but the victim's downstairs neighbor believes the man is innocent and sets out to prove who really committed the murder.

How long is The Secret Witness?

The Secret Witness has a runtime of 66 minutes.