A playboy produces an airtight alibi when he is questioned about the murder of his wealthy aunt.
The Fatal Witness (1945) is a drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Lesley Selander, released on September 15, 1945 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Evelyn Ankers, Richard Fraser, George Leigh and Barbara Everest. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
Evelyn Ankers
as Priscilla Ames
Richard Fraser
as Inspector William 'Bill' Trent
George Leigh
as John Bedford
Barbara Everest
as Lady Elizabeth Ferguson / Vera Cavanaugh
Barry Bernard
as Scoggins
Frederick Worlock
as Sir Humphrey Mong
Virginia Farmer
as Martha, the maid
Colin Campbell
as Sir Malcolm Hewitt
Crauford Kent
as Jepson
Peggy Jackson
as Gracie Hallet
Elaine Lange
as Tillie - Pub waitress
Harry Cording
as Gus
Directed by Lesley Selander, written by Jerry Sackheim, Cleve F. Adams and Rupert Croft-Cooke, produced by Armand Schaefer.
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 7 ratings.
To be fair to director Lesley Selander, he packs quite a bit into this whodunit. We know that "Lady Elizabeth" (Barbara Everest) has lost her precious emerald brooch, and that she suspects her ne'er-do-well nephew "John" (George Leigh) of pinching it. He denies the accusation when he finds her searching his room with "Priscilla" (Evelyn Ankers) and storms out of the house. Next morning, the old bat is found dead…
Reviewed on November 5, 2023
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The main cast of The Fatal Witness (1945) includes Evelyn Ankers, Richard Fraser, George Leigh, Barbara Everest and Barry Bernard. The film was directed by Lesley Selander. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Fatal Witness was released on September 15, 1945 and runs for 1h 5m.
The Fatal Witness (1945) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
