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The Star Witness (1931)

NR · 1931-08-22 · 1h 8m · EN
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A tough District Attorney goes after a murderous crime gang, only to find that his witnesses, an innocent family, have clammed up in fear of reprisals.

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William A. WellmanDirectorLucien HubbardWriter

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Walter HustonWalter HustonDistrict Attorney WhitlockFrances StarrFrances StarrMa LeedsGrant MitchellGrant MitchellPa LeedsRalph InceRalph Ince"Maxey" CampoEdward NugentEdward NugentJackie LeedsSally BlaneSally BlaneSue LeedsGeorge ErnestGeorge ErnestDonny LeedsDickie MooreDickie MooreNed LeedsNat PendletonNat PendletonBig JackCharles 'Chic' SaleCharles 'Chic' SalePvt. SummerillRussell HoptonRussell HoptonDeputy ThorpeGuy D'EnneryGuy D'EnneryHenchman Jack Short (uncredited)

Keywords

KidnappingMurderWar veteranGangGangsterFearShootoutDistrict attorneyGrandfatherOld manPerjuryPolice protectionCrime witnessWitness intimidationPlaying flutePolice searchTerrified family

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityKidnapping · Murder · War VeteranDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWar Veteran · Terrified FamilyDirector preference73399

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Frequently asked questions about The Star Witness

What is The Star Witness about?

A tough District Attorney goes after a murderous crime gang, only to find that his witnesses, an innocent family, have clammed up in fear of reprisals.

How long is The Star Witness?

The Star Witness has a runtime of 68 minutes.