The Witness Chair(1936)
WHO WOULD BELIEVE THAT A WOMAN LIKE THIS WOULD KILL A MAN?
The Witness Chair Synopsis
Late one night, secretary Paula Young (Ann Harding) leaves the office of her boss, Stanley Whittaker (Douglas Dumbrille, locking the door and taking the stairs to avoid being seen by the elevator operator (Frank Jenks). The next morning, the cleaning lady finds Whittaker's dead body, an apparent suicide. Police Lieutenant Poole (Moroni Olsen) finds a letter signed by Whittaker in which the deceased states he embezzled $75,000. Soon, however, he suspects otherwise and, after investigating, arrests widower James "Jim" Trent (Walter Abel), the vice president of Whittaker.
The Witness Chair (1936) is a drama and romance film directed by George Nichols Jr., released on April 23, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Ann Harding, Walter Abel, Douglass Dumbrille and Margaret Hamilton. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- George Nichols Jr.
- Writers:
- Rita Weiman, Gertrude Purcell, Rian James
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Witness Chair Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ann Harding
as Paula Young
Walter Abel
as James Trent
Douglass Dumbrille
as Stanley Whittaker
Margaret Hamilton
as Grace Franklin
- Frances Sage
Frances Sage
as Constance Trent
Moroni Olsen
as Lt. Poole
William Benedict
as Benny Ryan
Paul Harvey
as Martin
Frank Jenks
as Roy Levino
Murray Kinnell
as Defense Attorney Conrick
Charles Arnt
as Mr. Henshaw
Maxine Jennings
as Tillie Jones
Key crew
Directed by George Nichols Jr., written by Rita Weiman, Gertrude Purcell and Rian James.
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The Witness Chair Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Witness Chair – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Witness Chair online?
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Who stars in The Witness Chair?
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The main cast of The Witness Chair (1936) includes Ann Harding, Walter Abel, Douglass Dumbrille, Margaret Hamilton and Frances Sage. The film was directed by George Nichols Jr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Witness Chair released?
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The Witness Chair was released on April 23, 1936 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is The Witness Chair worth watching?
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The Witness Chair (1936) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.