The Star Witness (1931)
1h 8m
Running Time
August 22, 1931Release Date
The Star Witness (1931)
1h 8m
Running Time
August 22, 1931Release Date
Network & Production Companies


Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.

Walter Huston
District Attorney Whitlock

Frances Starr
Ma Leeds

Grant Mitchell
Pa Leeds

Sally Blane
Sue Leeds

Ralph Ince
'Maxey' Campo

Edward Nugent
Jackie Leeds

Dickie Moore
Ned Leeds

Nat Pendleton
Big Jack

George Ernest
Donny Leeds

Russell Hopton
Deputy Thorpe

Charles 'Chic' Sale
Pvt. Summerill

Guy D'Ennery
Henchman Jack Short (uncredited)

Edgar Dearing
Henchman Jim Sockett (uncredited)

Mike Donlin
Henchman Mickey (uncredited)

Tom Dugan
Deputy Brown (uncredited)

Robert Elliott
Deputy Williams (uncredited)

Ben Hall
Timekeeper at W.P. Randolph (uncredited)

George Irving
Judge (uncredited)

Allan Lane
Young Deputy at the Leeds Home (uncredited)

Noel Madison
Henchman Horan (uncredited)

Fletcher Norton
Henchman Dopey (uncredited)

Bob Perry
Henchman Baldy (uncredited)

Harry Tenbrook
Henchman (uncredited)

Harry Watson
Baseball Player (uncredited)
Media.

Details.
Release DateAugust 22, 1931
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 8m
Content RatingNR
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
war veteran
kidnapping
gangster
grandfather
police protection
murder
gang
old man
shootout
fear
district attorney
perjury
playing flute
witness intimidation
police search
terrified family
crime witness
Wiki.
The Star Witness is a 1931 American pre-Code crime drama film produced and distributed by Warner Bros. and directed by William A. Wellman. The film stars Walter Huston, Frances Starr, Grant Mitchell, and Chic Sale. The Star Witness was nominated for an Academy Award at the 5th Academy Awards for Best Story.
A print of the film is preserved by the Library of Congress.
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