The Secret Witness (1931)
Best mystery drama you've ever seen!
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.
Director: Thornton Freeland
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Mystery
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date: December 12, 1931
Cast
- Una Merkel - Lois Martin
- Purnell Pratt - Capt. McGowan
- Zasu Pitts - Bella
- Clarence Muse - Jeff - Building Janitor
- Paul Hurst - Officer Brannigan
- Ralf Harolde - Lewis Leroy
- William Collier Jr. - Arthur Jones aka Casey
- Nat Pendleton - Gunner - Bodyguard
- Rita La Roy - Sylvia Folsom
- Hooper Atchley - Herbert 'Bert' Folsom
Screenplay
- Sam Spewack (Novel)
- Sam Spewack (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Robert H. Planck
Editing: Louis Sackin
Production: Famous Attractions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
adultery, based on novel or book, murder
More Films by Director: Thornton Freeland
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Secret Witness about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Secret Witness?
- The Secret Witness was directed by Thornton Freeland.
- Who stars in The Secret Witness?
- The Secret Witness stars Una Merkel, Purnell Pratt, Zasu Pitts, Clarence Muse, Paul Hurst, Ralf Harolde.
- How long is The Secret Witness?
- The Secret Witness has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is The Secret Witness?
- The Secret Witness is a Drama, Comedy, Mystery film.
- Where was The Secret Witness produced?
- The Secret Witness was produced in United States of America.