The Star Witness
The Greatest Picture of the Year!
1931 · 1h 8m · Passed
Crime, Drama
Directed by
William A. Wellman
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The Star Witness
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- William A. Wellman Director
- 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
- Charles 'Chic' Sale as Private 'Grandpa' Summerill
- Edward Nugent as Jackie Leeds
- Dickie Moore as Ned Leeds
- Nat Pendleton as Henchman Big Jack
- George Ernest Cast
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