

The Star Witness(1931)
The Greatest Picture of the Year!
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.


Movie: The Star Witness

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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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1931-08-22
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6.7
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The Greatest Picture of the Year!
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