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DRAMA . 1945 . 1h 5m . 5.8/10

The Fatal Witness_

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

Starring Evelyn Ankers, Richard Fraser, George Leigh
5.8/10
Rating
1h 5m
Runtime
1945
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A playboy produces an airtight alibi when he is questioned about the murder of his wealthy aunt.

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Cast
Evelyn Ankers stars as Priscilla Ames in The Fatal Witness.
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Year context
The Fatal Witness was released 81 years ago in 1945.
Overview
A playboy produces an airtight alibi when he is questioned about the murder of his wealthy aunt.
The Fatal Witness is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 5m.

CAST (20)

Evelyn Ankers
Evelyn Ankers
Priscilla Ames
Richard Fraser
Richard Fraser
Inspector William 'Bill' Trent
GL
George Leigh
John Bedford
Barbara Everest
Barbara Everest
Lady Elizabeth Ferguson / Vera Cavanaugh
Barry Bernard
Barry Bernard
Scoggins
Frederick Worlock
Frederick Worlock
Sir Humphrey Mong
Virginia Farmer
Virginia Farmer
Martha, the maid
Colin Campbell
Colin Campbell
Sir Malcolm Hewitt
Crauford Kent
Crauford Kent
Jepson
PJ
Peggy Jackson
Gracie Hallet
EL
Elaine Lange
Tillie - Pub waitress
Harry Cording
Harry Cording
Gus
Boyd Irwin
Boyd Irwin
Randall the Tailor
NA
Norman Ainsley
Drunk (uncredited)
Frank Baker
Frank Baker
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Ted Billings
Ted Billings
Pub Customer (uncredited)
BC
Bruce Carruthers
English Bobby (uncredited)
Cyril Delevanti
Cyril Delevanti
Second Coroner (uncredited)
Herbert Evans
Herbert Evans
First Coroner (uncredited)
BH
Bobby Hale
Bit Role (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
65 min (1h 5m)
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (6 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Fatal Witness about?
A playboy produces an airtight alibi when he is questioned about the murder of his wealthy aunt.
How long is The Fatal Witness?
The Fatal Witness has a runtime of 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Who stars in The Fatal Witness?
The cast of The Fatal Witness includes Evelyn Ankers, Richard Fraser, George Leigh, Barbara Everest, Barry Bernard.
What is the rating of The Fatal Witness?
The Fatal Witness has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Drama Mystery Thriller
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