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The Star Witness
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The Star Witness

1931-08-22 · 68 min · ★ 6.8

Crime · Drama

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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Directors
William A. Wellman
Production companies
The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Walter HustonWalter HustonDistrict Attorney Whitlock
Frances StarrFrances StarrMa Leeds
Grant MitchellGrant MitchellPa Leeds
Sally BlaneSally BlaneSue Leeds
Ralph InceRalph Ince"Maxey" Campo
Edward NugentEdward NugentJackie Leeds
Dickie MooreDickie MooreNed Leeds
Nat PendletonNat PendletonBig Jack
George ErnestGeorge ErnestDonny Leeds
Russell HoptonRussell HoptonDeputy Thorpe
Charles 'Chic' SaleCharles 'Chic' SalePvt. Summerill
Guy D'EnneryGuy D'EnneryHenchman Jack Short (uncredited)
Edgar DearingEdgar DearingHenchman Jim Sockett (uncredited)
Mike DonlinMike DonlinHenchman Mickey (uncredited)
Tom DuganTom DuganDeputy Brown (uncredited)
Robert ElliottRobert ElliottDeputy Williams (uncredited)
Ben HallTimekeeper at W.P. Randolph (uncredited)
George IrvingGeorge IrvingJudge (uncredited)
Allan LaneAllan LaneYoung Deputy at the Leeds Home (uncredited)
Noel MadisonNoel MadisonHenchman Horan (uncredited)

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