Top Cast
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Lionel Atwill
Sir Austin Howard
Greta Nissen
Nora Selmer
Helen Mack
Sylvia Pierce
Weldon Heyburn
Carl Blake
Bramwell Fletcher
Anthony Howard
Mary Forbes
Lady Howard
C. Montague Shaw
Inspector Robbins
Wyndham Standing
Sir John Lawson--Barrister
Alan Mowbray
Arthur Drinton
Herbert Mundin
Henry Hammer
Billy Bevan
Horace Ward
Lumsden Hare
Colonel Grayson
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Varnel, R.L. Hough
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Z. Doty
- Original Title
- The Silent Witness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Varnel, R.L. Hough
Douglas Z. Doty, Jack DeLeon, Jack Celestin
Joseph H. August
Jack Murray
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Varnel
Director
R.L. Hough
Director
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
Jack Murray
Editor
Douglas Z. Doty
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silent Witness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Silent Witness about?
A London nobleman (Lionel Atwill) takes the blame and stands trial after his son strangles a lover (Greta Nissen).
Who directed The Silent Witness?
The Silent Witness was directed by Marcel Varnel, R.L. Hough.
Who stars in The Silent Witness?
The principal cast of The Silent Witness includes Lionel Atwill, Greta Nissen, Helen Mack, Weldon Heyburn, Bramwell Fletcher.
When was The Silent Witness released and how long is it?
The Silent Witness was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.