The Silent Witness

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The Silent Witness

1932

1h 13m

5.5(2 votes)

Mystery

Overview

A London nobleman (Lionel Atwill) takes the blame and stands trial after his son strangles a lover (Greta Nissen).

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12 members

Acting

Lionel Atwill

Sir Austin Howard

Acting

Greta Nissen

Nora Selmer

Acting

Helen Mack

Sylvia Pierce

Acting

Weldon Heyburn

Carl Blake

Acting

Bramwell Fletcher

Anthony Howard

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Mary Forbes

Lady Howard

Acting

C. Montague Shaw

Inspector Robbins

Acting

Wyndham Standing

Sir John Lawson--Barrister

Acting

Alan Mowbray

Arthur Drinton

Acting

Herbert Mundin

Henry Hammer

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Billy Bevan

Horace Ward

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Lumsden Hare

Colonel Grayson

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