The Fatal Witness

Sep 15 1945 Approved 1h 5m
Drama, Film-Noir, Mystery

A playboy produces an airtight alibi when he is questioned about the murder of his wealthy aunt.

Plot

The young John Bedford fights with his wealthy old aunt Lady Elizabeth Ferguson. She is sure John stole her emerald brooch. The next morning Lady Elizabeth is found murdered. Scotland Yard inspector William 'Bill' Trent is on the case and he thinks her nephew was behind it. However, it turns out John was in jail all night because of public drunkenness.

Written by

Jerry Sackheim, Cleve F. Adams, Rupert Croft-Cooke

Directed by

Lesley Selander

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Republic Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
197
Average Rating
5.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA