Movie·1931·1h 8m
The Star Witness
The Greatest Picture of the Year!
Directed By
William A. Wellman
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Lucien Hubbard
Cinematography
James Van Trees
Editor
Harold McLernon
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
17 votes
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// cast
Cast
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)
// crew
Crew
William A. Wellman
Director
Lucien Hubbard
Writer
Harold McLernon
Editor
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
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