

Missing Witnesses
“LOOK OUT FOR WOMAN DYNAMITE!”
Synopsis
A detective and his bumbling sidekick join the crackdown on racketeering in '30s New York City.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Litel
Inspector Lane
Dick Purcell
"Bull" Regan
Virginia Dale
Mary Norton
Sheila Bromley
Gladys Wagner
Ben Welden
Wagner
William Haade
Emmet White
Raymond Hatton
"Little Joe" Macey
Harland Tucker
Ward Sturgis
Jack Mower
Detective Butler
John Harron
Harris (as Jack Harron)
Michael Mark
Hartman
Earl Gunn
Chivvy Predo
Louis Natheaux
Heinie Dodds
Eddie Acuff
Detective Pete (uncredited)
Hooper Atchley
Macey's Attorney (uncredited)
Fern Barry
Waitress (uncredited)
Veda Ann Borg
Miss Friday (uncredited)
Sonny Bupp
Little Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Clemens
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Ryan, Kenneth Gamet
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- Missing Witnesses
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Clemens
Don Ryan, Kenneth Gamet
Bernhard Kaun
Sidney Hickox
Frederick Richards
Bryan Foy, Jack L. Warner, Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Don Ryan
Screenplay
Kenneth Gamet
Screenplay
William Clemens
Director
Bryan Foy
Producer
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
N'was McKenzie
Costume Design
Frederick Richards
Editor
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missing Witnesses
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Missing Witnesses about?
A detective and his bumbling sidekick join the crackdown on racketeering in '30s New York City.
Who directed Missing Witnesses?
Missing Witnesses was directed by William Clemens.
Who stars in Missing Witnesses?
The principal cast of Missing Witnesses includes John Litel, Dick Purcell, Virginia Dale, Sheila Bromley, Ben Welden.
When was Missing Witnesses released and how long is it?
Missing Witnesses was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Missing Witnesses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Missing Witnesses was composed by Bernhard Kaun.


















