The Fatal Witness's primary photo
  • The Fatal Witness (1945)
  • Approved
    59 min | Drama, Film-Noir, Mystery
The Fatal Witness (1945)
Approved
59 min | Drama, Film-Noir, Mystery

Young John Bedford fight with his wealthy old aunt Lady Elizabeth Ferguson, who is sure that he stole her emerald brooch; the next morning, Lady Elizabeth is found murdered. Scotland Yard Inspector William 'Bill' Trent is on the case and ...See moreYoung John Bedford fight with his wealthy old aunt Lady Elizabeth Ferguson, who is sure that he 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. But it turns out that John had been in jail all night because of public drunkenness. Written by Robert See less
Read more: Plot summary
Director
Writers
Jerry Sackheim (screenplay) | Cleve F. Adams (adaptation) | Rupert Croft-Cooke (story)
Producer
Cinematographer
Editor
Trending

Become a member to see MOVIEmeter and news information about The Fatal Witness.

Status
Edit Released
Updated Sep 13, 1945

Release date
Sep 15, 1945 (United States)

Contacts

Become a member to see contact information for The Fatal Witness.

Cast

+ Add Cast
36 cast members
Name Known for
Evelyn Ankers
Priscilla Ames Priscilla Ames   See fewer
Richard Fraser
Inspector William 'Bill' Trent Inspector William 'Bill' Trent   See fewer
George Leigh
John Bedford John Bedford   See fewer
Barbara Everest
Lady Elizabeth Ferguson / Vera Cavanaugh Lady Elizabeth Ferguson / Vera Cavanaugh   See fewer
Barry Bernard
Scoggins Scoggins   See fewer
Frederick Worlock
Sir Humphrey Mong Sir Humphrey Mong   See fewer
Virginia Farmer
Martha the Maid Martha the Maid   See fewer
Colin Campbell
Sir Malcolm Hewitt Sir Malcolm Hewitt   See fewer
Crauford Kent
Jepson the Butler Jepson the Butler   See fewer
Peggy Jackson
Gracie Hallet Gracie Hallet   See fewer
Elaine Lange
Tillie - Pub waitress Tillie - Pub waitress   See fewer
Harry Cording
Gus - Pubkeeper Gus - Pubkeeper   See fewer
Boyd Irwin
Randall the Tailor Randall the Tailor   See fewer
Norman Ainsley
Drunk (uncredited) Drunk (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Baker
Police Sergeant (uncredited) Police Sergeant (uncredited)   See fewer
Ted Billings
Pub Customer (uncredited) Pub Customer (uncredited)   See fewer
Bruce Carruthers
English Bobby (uncredited) English Bobby (uncredited)   See fewer
Cyril Delevanti
Second Coroner (uncredited) Second Coroner (uncredited)   See fewer
Herbert Evans
First Coroner (uncredited) First Coroner (uncredited)   See fewer
Bobbie Hale
Bit Role (uncredited) Bit Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Harris
Dinner Guest (uncredited) Dinner Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Keith Hitchcock
Detective Dowell (uncredited) Detective Dowell (uncredited)   See fewer
James Logan
English Bobby (uncredited) English Bobby (uncredited)   See fewer
Casey MacGregor
Bit Role (uncredited) Bit Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles McNaughton
Harry (uncredited) Harry (uncredited)   See fewer
John Meredith
Operator (uncredited) Operator (uncredited)   See fewer
Eva Novak
Elsie - Vera's Maid (uncredited) Elsie - Vera's Maid (uncredited)   See fewer
Gil Perkins
Detective (uncredited) Detective (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Perrin
Racetrack Spectator (uncredited) Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Hilda Plowright
Lady Mong - Dinner Guest (uncredited) Lady Mong - Dinner Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Arlyn Roberts
Bit Role (uncredited) Bit Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Dorothy Stevens
Bit Role (uncredited) Bit Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Lucy Storm
Daughter (uncredited) Daughter (uncredited)   See fewer
Lillian Talbot
Lady Hewitt - Dinner Guest (uncredited) Lady Hewitt - Dinner Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Eric Wilton
Clerk (uncredited) Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Florence Wix
Dinner Guest (uncredited) Dinner Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown