The Witness
Synopsis
As Joe Doakes is reading the newspaper, he begins to talk to himself. Questioned by his wife, he explains that he is disturbed by the paper's account of the ways that a government investigative committee has been interrogating its witnesses. Joe then nods off, and imagines that he is being questioned by the committee. He envisages how satisfying it would be to turn the tables on the investigators.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie M. Roush
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Benchley
- Original Title
- The Witness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie M. Roush
Robert Benchley
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Benchley
Writer
Leslie M. Roush
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Witness about?
As Joe Doakes is reading the newspaper, he begins to talk to himself. Questioned by his wife, he explains that he is disturbed by the paper's account of the ways that a government investigative committee has been interrogating its witnesses. Joe then nods off, and imagines that he is being questioned by the committee. He envisages how satisfying it would be to turn the tables on the investigators.
Who directed The Witness?
The Witness was directed by Leslie M. Roush.
Who stars in The Witness?
The principal cast of The Witness includes Robert Benchley, Ruth Lee.
When was The Witness released and how long is it?
The Witness was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Witness?
The Witness holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).