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The Star Witness

Directed by William A. Wellman
Not Rated
1931    68mDrama, Crime
6.250%6.9
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Members of a family witness two murders, but the gang uses threats, violence and kidnapping to try to keep the members from testifying.

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Cast of The Star Witness

  • Walter HustonDistrict Attorney Whitlock
  • Frances StarrMa Leeds
  • Grant MitchellPa Leeds
  • Sally BlaneSue Leeds
  • Ralph Ince"Maxey" Campo
  • Edward NugentJackie Leeds
  • Dickie MooreNed Leeds
  • Nat PendletonBig Jack
  • George ErnestDonny Leeds
  • Russell HoptonDeputy Thorpe
  • Charles 'Chic' SalePvt. Summerill
  • Guy D'EnneryHenchman Jack Short (uncredited)
  • Edgar DearingHenchman Jim Sockett (uncredited)
  • Mike DonlinHenchman Mickey (uncredited)
  • Thomas J. DuganDeputy Brown (uncredited)
  • Robert ElliottDeputy Williams (uncredited)
  • Ben HallTimekeeper at W.P. Randolph (uncredited)
  • George IrvingJudge (uncredited)
  • Allan LaneYoung Deputy at the Leeds Home (uncredited)
  • Noel MadisonHenchman Horan (uncredited)

The Star Witness Ratings & Reviews

  • Mister ArnMay 20, 2025
    There are three different types of people in this movie: the slightly dysfunctional family, the ruthless gangsters, and the ends-justify-the-means prosecutor. But it's the film's use of grandpa that makes the ending interesting.
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