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The Star Witness

6.919311h 8mNRMovieCrimeDrama

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.

DirectorWilliam A. Wellman
WriterLucien Hubbard

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Cast · Directed by William A. Wellman

WHWalter Huston
Walter Huston
District Attorney Whitlock
FSFrances Starr
Frances Starr
Ma Leeds
GMGrant Mitchell
Grant Mitchell
Pa Leeds
SBSally Blane
Sally Blane
Sue Leeds
RIRalph Ince
Ralph Ince
"Maxey" Campo
ENEdward Nugent
Edward Nugent
Jackie Leeds
DMDickie Moore
Dickie Moore
Ned Leeds
NPNat Pendleton
Nat Pendleton
Big Jack
GEGeorge Ernest
George Ernest
Donny Leeds
RHRussell Hopton
Russell Hopton
Deputy Thorpe
CSCharles 'Chic' Sale
Charles 'Chic' Sale
Pvt. Summerill
GDGuy D'Ennery
Guy D'Ennery
Henchman Jack Short (uncredited)

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The Star Witness — streaming FAQ

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The Star Witness hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 10, 1931. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.