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Silent Witness

1943-01-15 · 62 min · ★ 7.5

Drama · Crime

District Attorney Holden and his special investigator Betty Higgins are trying to convict brothers Joe and Lou Manson, silk-racket hoods, after they are indicted for murder.

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Directors
Jean Yarbrough
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Frank AlbertsonFrank AlbertsonBruce L. Strong - Attorney
Maris WrixonMaris WrixonBetty Higgins, Special Investigator
Bradley PageBradley PageDistrict Attorney Robert Holden
Evelyn BrentEvelyn BrentMrs. Roos / Anna Barnes
Milburn StoneMilburn StoneRacketeer Joe Manson
John SheehanJohn SheehanDetective Dan Callahan
Lucien LittlefieldLucien LittlefieldHank Eastman

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