The Secret Witness(1931)
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The Secret Witness Synopsis
A wealthy, cheating husband is found murdered in his penthouse apartment. The police soon arrest a suspect, but the victim's downstairs neighbor believes the man is innocent and sets out to prove who really committed the murder.
The Secret Witness (1931) is a drama, comedy and mystery film directed by Thornton Freeland, released on December 12, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Una Merkel, Purnell Pratt, Zasu Pitts and Clarence Muse. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Thornton Freeland
- Writers:
- Sam Spewack, Sam Spewack
- Producers:
- J. G. Buchman
- Cinematographer:
- Robert H. Planck
- Production:
- Famous Attractions
- Status:
- Released
The Secret Witness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Una Merkel
as Lois Martin
Purnell Pratt
as Capt. McGowan
Zasu Pitts
as Bella
Clarence Muse
as Jeff - Building Janitor
- Paul Hurst
Paul Hurst
as Officer Brannigan
Ralf Harolde
as Lewis Leroy
William Collier Jr.
as Arthur Jones aka Casey
Nat Pendleton
as Gunner - Bodyguard
Rita La Roy
as Sylvia Folsom
Hooper Atchley
as Herbert 'Bert' Folsom
James Durkin
as Detective
Mike Donlin
as Mike - Speakeasy Proprietor
Key crew
Directed by Thornton Freeland, written by Sam Spewack and Sam Spewack, produced by J. G. Buchman.
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The Secret Witness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Secret Witness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret Witness online?
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Who stars in The Secret Witness?
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The main cast of The Secret Witness (1931) includes Una Merkel, Purnell Pratt, Zasu Pitts, Clarence Muse and Paul Hurst. The film was directed by Thornton Freeland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret Witness released?
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The Secret Witness was released on December 12, 1931 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is The Secret Witness worth watching?
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The Secret Witness (1931) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.