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Witness to Murder (1954)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1954 Wide

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The witness of the title is Barbara Stanwyck, who insists she's seen a man strangling a girl in the apartment across the street. The murderer is George Sanders, an ex-Nazi with plenty of experience in covering his tracks. Deftly disposing of body and clues, Sanders is able to convince the authorities that Stanwyck is hallucinating. But Stanwyck persists, forcing Sanders to show his hand in a fateful climax. Witness to Murder is far beneath the talents of its stars, though both Stanwyck and

Unrated, 1 hr. 21 min.

Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Classics

Directed By: Roy Rowland

Written By: Chester Erskine, Nunnally Johnson

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1954 Wide

Cast

Barbara Stanwyck
Cheryl Draper
George Sanders
Albert Richter
Gary Merrill
Lawrence Mathews
Jesse White
Eddie Vincent
Harry Shannon
Capt. Donnelly
Claire Carleton
The Blond
Lewis Martin
Psychiatrist
Dick Elliott
Apartment Manager
Harry Tyler
Charlie
Juanita Moore
Woman
Joy Hallward
Fellow Worker
Adeline de Walt Reynolds
Old Lady
Gertrude Graner
Policewoman
Sam Edwards
Jean Fenwick
Fred Graham
Helen Kleeb
Ted Thorpe
Brad Trumbull
Lyn Thomas

Critic Reviews for Witness to Murder

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The story is strong and well told, building tension in the final act, delivering a satisfying payoff

February 20, 2009 Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile

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Andrew L. Urban

Urban Cinefile

This threadbare little thriller looks like it was written and shot over a weekend.

May 1, 2006 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Dan Callahan

Slant Magazine

The camerawork of John Alton is the star of this vehicle.

September 11, 2003 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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A timeless plot that somehow reminded me of Hitchcock's Rear Window. Strangely when checking the dates for the films, they were both released in the same year (I wonder if one influenced the other and if so in which order). Very much in the style of a Hitchcock film, conspiracy, fear, cover ups..it has it all.

September 15, 2010

Lady D'arbanville

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Fast paced little murder thriller enhanced very much by Barbara Stanwyck?s presence and a solid supporting cast. Fast pacing helps, the score is a little much at times. Good photography and screenplay.

January 21, 2010

James Higgins

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