Crime ·Drama · United States of America · 1931 · 1h 8m

The Star Witness

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Director
William A. Wellman
Cast
Walter Huston as District Attorney Whitlock Frances Starr as Ma Leeds Grant Mitchell as Pa Leeds Sally Blane as Sue Leeds Ralph Ince as "Maxey" Campo Edward Nugent as Jackie Leeds
Crew
James Van Trees — Director of Photography Harold McLernon — Editor Lucien Hubbard — Writer
Tagline

The Greatest Picture of the Year!

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
war veterankidnappinggangstergrandfatherpolice protectionold manmurdergangshootoutfeardistrict attorneyperjury
Key Collaborators
William A. Wellman Director James Van Trees Director of Photography Harold McLernon Editor Lucien Hubbard Writer
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