The Star Witness(1931)
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The Star Witness Synopsis
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.
The Star Witness (1931) is a crime and drama film directed by William A. Wellman, released on August 22, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Walter Huston, Frances Starr, Grant Mitchell and Sally Blane. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- William A. Wellman
- Writers:
- Lucien Hubbard, Lucien Hubbard
- Cinematographer:
- James Van Trees
- Production:
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Star Witness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Huston
as District Attorney Whitlock
Frances Starr
as Ma Leeds
Grant Mitchell
as Pa Leeds
Sally Blane
as Sue Leeds
Ralph Ince
as "Maxey" Campo
Edward Nugent
as Jackie Leeds
Dickie Moore
as Ned Leeds
Nat Pendleton
as Big Jack
George Ernest
as Donny Leeds
Russell Hopton
as Deputy Thorpe
Charles 'Chic' Sale
as Pvt. Summerill
Guy D'Ennery
as Henchman Jack Short (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William A. Wellman, written by Lucien Hubbard and Lucien Hubbard.
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The Star Witness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 17 ratings.
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The Star Witness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Star Witness online?
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Who stars in The Star Witness?
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The main cast of The Star Witness (1931) includes Walter Huston, Frances Starr, Grant Mitchell, Sally Blane and Ralph Ince. The film was directed by William A. Wellman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Star Witness released?
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The Star Witness was released on August 22, 1931 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is The Star Witness worth watching?
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The Star Witness (1931) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.