The Fatal Witness
Synopsis
A playboy produces an airtight alibi when he is questioned about the murder of his wealthy aunt.
Top Cast
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Evelyn Ankers
Priscilla Ames
Richard Fraser
Inspector William 'Bill' Trent
George Leigh
John Bedford
Barbara Everest
Lady Elizabeth Ferguson / Vera Cavanaugh
Barry Bernard
Scoggins
Frederick Worlock
Sir Humphrey Mong
Virginia Farmer
Martha, the maid
Colin Campbell
Sir Malcolm Hewitt
Crauford Kent
Jepson
Peggy Jackson
Gracie Hallet
Elaine Lange
Tillie - Pub waitress
Harry Cording
Gus
Boyd Irwin
Randall the Tailor
Norman Ainsley
Drunk (uncredited)
Frank Baker
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Ted Billings
Pub Customer (uncredited)
Bruce Carruthers
English Bobby (uncredited)
Cyril Delevanti
Second Coroner (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Sackheim
- Original Score
- Alberto Colombo, Joseph Dubin, Charles Maxwell, Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- The Fatal Witness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
Jerry Sackheim, Cleve F. Adams, Rupert Croft-Cooke
Alberto Colombo, Joseph Dubin, Charles Maxwell, Walter Scharf
Ralph Dixon
Armand Schaefer
Department Leadership Roster
Lesley Selander
Director
Jerry Sackheim
Screenplay
Armand Schaefer
Producer
Ralph Dixon
Editor
Alberto Colombo
Original Music Composer
Joseph Dubin
Original Music Composer
Charles Maxwell
Original Music Composer
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fatal Witness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fatal Witness about?
A playboy produces an airtight alibi when he is questioned about the murder of his wealthy aunt.
Who directed The Fatal Witness?
The Fatal Witness was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in The Fatal Witness?
The principal cast of The Fatal Witness includes Evelyn Ankers, Richard Fraser, George Leigh, Barbara Everest, Barry Bernard.
When was The Fatal Witness released and how long is it?
The Fatal Witness was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fatal Witness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fatal Witness was composed by Alberto Colombo, Joseph Dubin, Charles Maxwell, Walter Scharf.