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The Star Witness

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Original title

The Star Witness

Year

1931

Running time

68 min.

Country

United States

Director

William A. Wellman

Screenwriter

Lucien Hubbard. Story: Bud Barsky

Cast

Music

Alois Reiser

Cinematography

James Van Trees (B&W)

Producer

Warner Bros.

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

The Leeds family is thrown right in the middle of a war between the cops and gangland when they are the only witnesses to two murders committed by gang kingpin Maxey Campos. Initially positive in their identification of the murderer, their attitudes change when young Donny Leeds is kidnapped by Campos' boys. No amount of threatening with perjury by D.A. Whitlock can get them to tell the truth - except for cantankerous old Grandpa, civil war veteran, who berates his family for failing to do their civic duty, whatever the cost. Though having his doubts as to the credibility of his star witness, Whitlock is nevertheless taken aback when he learns Grandpa has disappeared just before he is to testify.

Awards: 1931: Nominated for Oscar: Best Story

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The Star Witness

1931

William A. Wellman

6.3

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