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The Star Witness(1931)
Status: Released
Date: 1931-08-22
69%
17 Votes
Time: 1h 8m
The Greatest Picture of the Year!
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: The Star Witness
Top 10 Billed 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
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Overview
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.
Release Date
1931-08-22
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6.882
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3.4 startsTagline
The Greatest Picture of the Year!
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