The Silent Witness(1932)
The Silent Witness Synopsis
A London nobleman (Lionel Atwill) takes the blame and stands trial after his son strangles a lover (Greta Nissen).
The Silent Witness (1932) is a mystery film directed by Marcel Varnel, released on February 7, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Lionel Atwill, Greta Nissen, Helen Mack and Weldon Heyburn. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Marcel Varnel
- Writers:
- Jack Celestin, Jack DeLeon, Douglas Z. Doty
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph H. August
- Production:
- Fox Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Silent Witness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lionel Atwill
as Sir Austin Howard
Greta Nissen
as Nora Selmer
Helen Mack
as Sylvia Pierce
Weldon Heyburn
as Carl Blake
Bramwell Fletcher
as Anthony Howard
Mary Forbes
as Lady Howard
C. Montague Shaw
as Inspector Robbins
Wyndham Standing
as Sir John Lawson--Barrister
Alan Mowbray
as Arthur Drinton
Herbert Mundin
as Henry Hammer
Billy Bevan
as Horace Ward
Lumsden Hare
as Colonel Grayson
Key crew
Directed by Marcel Varnel, written by Jack Celestin, Jack DeLeon and Douglas Z. Doty.
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The Silent Witness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Silent Witness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Silent Witness online?
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Who stars in The Silent Witness?
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The main cast of The Silent Witness (1932) includes Lionel Atwill, Greta Nissen, Helen Mack, Weldon Heyburn and Bramwell Fletcher. The film was directed by Marcel Varnel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Silent Witness released?
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The Silent Witness was released on February 7, 1932 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is The Silent Witness worth watching?
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The Silent Witness (1932) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.