

Key Witness
1947, English. Directed by D. Ross Lederman.
A man takes over the identity of a dead man while on the lam from a crime he didn't commit.
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Key Witness isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 October 1947.
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Cast & crew
- D. Ross LedermanDirector
- John BealMilton Higby
- Trudy MarshallMarge Andrews
- Jimmy LloydLarry Summers
- Helen MowerySally Guthrie
- Wilton GraffAlbert Loring
- Barbara ReadMartha Higby (as Barbara Reed)
- Charles TrowbridgeJohn Ballin
- Harry HaydenCuster Bidwell
- William NewellSmiley
- Selmer JacksonEdward Clemmons
- Robert B. WilliamsOfficer Johnson
- Stanley BlystonePatrolman - Accident Scene (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 9 October 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- J. Donald Wilson, Edward Bock
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How long is Key Witness?
Key Witness runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
Does Key Witness have a post-credits scene?
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Key Witness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Key Witness is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Key Witness on?
Key Witness isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 October 1947. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Key Witness?
If you liked Key Witness, try The Web, They Made Me a Fugitive, Witness to Murder.
Who directed Key Witness?
Key Witness (1947) was directed by D. Ross Lederman and stars John Beal, Trudy Marshall, Jimmy Lloyd.