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The Secret Witness

1931-12-12 · 66 min · ★ 4.3

Drama · Comedy · Mystery

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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Directors
Thornton Freeland
Production companies
Famous Attractions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Una MerkelUna MerkelLois Martin
Purnell PrattPurnell PrattCapt. McGowan
Zasu PittsZasu PittsBella
Clarence MuseClarence MuseJeff - Building Janitor
Paul HurstPaul HurstOfficer Brannigan
Ralf HaroldeRalf HaroldeLewis Leroy
William Collier Jr.William Collier Jr.Arthur Jones aka Casey
Nat PendletonNat PendletonGunner - Bodyguard
Rita La RoyRita La RoySylvia Folsom
Hooper AtchleyHooper AtchleyHerbert 'Bert' Folsom
James DurkinJames DurkinDetective
Mike DonlinMike DonlinMike - Speakeasy Proprietor
June ClydeJune ClydeTess Jones
Clyde CookClyde CookLarson - Building Engineer
Greta GranstedtGreta GranstedtGunner's Woman Friend
Henry HallHenry HallPolice Commissioner Martin
Maston WilliamsContact Detective
Billy BletcherBilly BletcherRadio Announcer's Voice

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