The Star Witness
1931, English. Directed by William A. Wellman.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William A. WellmanDirector
- Walter HustonDistrict Attorney Whitlock
- Frances StarrMa Leeds
- Grant MitchellPa Leeds
- Sally BlaneSue Leeds
- Ralph Ince"Maxey" Campo
- Edward NugentJackie Leeds
- Dickie MooreNed Leeds
- Nat PendletonBig Jack
- George ErnestDonny Leeds
- Russell HoptonDeputy Thorpe
- Charles 'Chic' SalePvt. Summerill
- Guy D'EnneryHenchman Jack Short (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 22 August 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lucien Hubbard
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The Star Witness runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
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The Star Witness is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Star Witness on?
The Star Witness isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 August 1931. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Star Witness?
If you liked The Star Witness, try The Undercover Man, Each Dawn I Die, The Big Combo.
Who directed The Star Witness?
The Star Witness (1931) was directed by William A. Wellman and stars Walter Huston, Frances Starr, Grant Mitchell.