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Cast
Una Merkel
as Lois Martin
Purnell Pratt
as Capt. McGowan
Zasu Pitts
as Bella
Clarence Muse
as Jeff - Building Janitor
Paul Hurst
as Officer Brannigan
Ralf Harolde
as Lewis Leroy
William Collier Jr.
as Arthur Jones aka Casey
Nat Pendleton
as Gunner - Bodyguard
Rita La Roy
as Sylvia Folsom
Hooper Atchley
as Herbert 'Bert' Folsom
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1931
Runtime1h 06m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy, Mystery
Votes5
DirectorThornton Freeland
WritersSam Spewack
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Secret Witness
About The Secret Witness
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.
Directed by Thornton Freeland, The Secret Witness leans on a strong ensemble — Una Merkel, Purnell Pratt, Zasu Pitts — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1931.
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