Poster of Witness for the Prosecution

Witness for the Prosecution

Plot: An ailing barrister agrees to defend a man in a sensational murder trial where the unconvincing testimony of the defendant's wife becomes a subject of confusion.
Release Date: Tuesday, December 17 1957
67 years ago
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Crime
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Portrait of Tyrone PowerTyrone Power. Tyrone Power was 43 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Leonard Vole'.
Birthday: Tue, May 05 1914 –
Died: Sat, Nov 15 1958
Portrait of Marlene DietrichMarlene Dietrich. Marlene Dietrich was 55 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Christine'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 27 1901 –
Died: Wed, May 06 1992
Portrait of Charles LaughtonCharles Laughton. Charles Laughton was 58 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Sir Wilfrid'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 30 1899 –
Died: Sat, Dec 15 1962
Portrait of Elsa LanchesterElsa Lanchester. Elsa Lanchester was 55 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Miss Plimsoll'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 28 1902 –
Died: Fri, Dec 26 1986
Portrait of John WilliamsJohn Williams. John Williams was 54 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Brogan-Moore'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 15 1903 –
Died: Thu, May 05 1983
Portrait of Henry DaniellHenry Daniell. Henry Daniell was 63 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Mayhew'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 04 1894 –
Died: Thu, Oct 31 1963
Portrait of Ian WolfeIan Wolfe. Ian Wolfe was 61 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Carter'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 04 1896 –
Died: Thu, Jan 23 1992
Portrait of Torin ThatcherTorin Thatcher. Torin Thatcher was 52 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Mr. Myers'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 15 1905 –
Died: Wed, Mar 04 1981
Portrait of Norma VardenNorma Varden. Norma Varden was 59 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Mrs. French'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 20 1898 –
Died: Thu, Jan 19 1989
Portrait of Una O'ConnorUna O'Connor. Una O'Connor was 77 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Janet'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 22 1880 –
Died: Wed, Feb 04 1959
Portrait of Francis ComptonFrancis Compton. Francis Compton was 72 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Judge'.
Birthday: Mon, May 04 1885 –
Died: Thu, Sep 17 1964
Portrait of Philip TongePhilip Tonge. Philip Tonge was 60 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Inspector Hearne'.
Birthday: Mon, Apr 26 1897 –
Died: Wed, Jan 28 1959
Portrait of Ruta LeeRuta Lee. Ruta Lee was 22 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Diana'.
Birthday: Thu, May 30 1935
Portrait of Patrick AhernePatrick Aherne. Patrick Aherne was 56 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Court Officer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 06 1901 –
Died: Wed, Sep 30 1970
Portrait of Don AmesDon Ames. Don Ames was 36 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Bar Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 03 1921 –
Died: Tue, Oct 24 1995
Portrait of Walter BaconWalter Bacon. Walter Bacon was 66 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Bar Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, May 13 1891 –
Died: Wed, Nov 07 1973
Portrait of Eddie BakerEddie Baker. Eddie Baker was 60 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 16 1897 –
Died: Sun, Feb 04 1968
Portrait of Benjie BancroftBenjie Bancroft. Benjie Bancroft was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John BartonJohn Barton. John Barton was 59 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 12 1898 –
Died: Thu, Nov 30 1978
Portrait of Brandon BeachBrandon Beach. Brandon Beach was 78 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 18 1879 –
Died: Fri, Nov 22 1974
Portrait of George BlagoiGeorge Blagoi. George Blagoi was 61 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 27 1896 –
Died: Thu, Jun 24 1971
Portrait of Arline BletcherArline Bletcher. Arline Bletcher was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Danny BorzageDanny Borzage. Danny Borzage was 60 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 24 1896 –
Died: Tue, Jun 17 1975
Portrait of Tex BrodusTex Brodus. Tex Brodus was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George BruggemanGeorge Bruggeman. George Bruggeman was 53 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 01 1904 –
Died: Fri, Jun 09 1967
Portrait of George CalligaGeorge Calliga. George Calliga was 60 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 02 1897 –
Died: Sun, Jan 18 1976
Portrait of Steve CarruthersSteve Carruthers. Steve Carruthers was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Barrister (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Albert CavensAlbert Cavens. Albert Cavens was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Oliver CrossOliver Cross. Oliver Cross was 63 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 18 1894 –
Died: Fri, Feb 19 1971
Portrait of Harry DennyHarry Denny. Harry Denny was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Helen DicksonHelen Dickson. Helen Dickson would have been no older than 64 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, May 07 1892 –
Died: Tue, May 08 1956
Portrait of Minta DurfeeMinta Durfee. Minta Durfee was 68 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 30 1889 –
Died: Tue, Sep 09 1975
Portrait of Marjorie EatonMarjorie Eaton. Marjorie Eaton was 56 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Miss O'Brien (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 05 1901 –
Died: Mon, Apr 21 1986
Portrait of Franklyn FarnumFranklyn Farnum. Franklyn Farnum was 79 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Barrister (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 05 1878 –
Died: Tue, Jul 04 1961
Portrait of Bess FlowersBess Flowers. Bess Flowers was 59 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 23 1898 –
Died: Sat, Jul 28 1984
Portrait of Herschel GrahamHerschel Graham. Herschel Graham was 53 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 05 1904 –
Died: Wed, Mar 18 1964
Portrait of Marion GrayMarion Gray. Marion Gray was 72 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 01 1885 –
Died: Sun, Oct 19 1975
Portrait of Stuart HallStuart Hall. Stuart Hall was 54 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 09 1903 –
Died: Sat, Jun 02 1990
Portrait of Art HowardArt Howard. Art Howard was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael JeffersMichael Jeffers. Michael Jeffers was 59 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Cafe Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 10 1898 –
Died: Tue, May 08 1990
Portrait of Colin KennyColin Kenny. Colin Kenny was 69 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 03 1888 –
Died: Mon, Dec 02 1968
Portrait of Paul KrugerPaul Kruger. Paul Kruger was 62 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 24 1895 –
Died: Sun, Nov 06 1960
Portrait of Jeanne LafayetteJeanne Lafayette. Jeanne Lafayette was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wilbur MackWilbur Mack. Wilbur Mack was 84 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 29 1873 –
Died: Sat, Mar 14 1964
Portrait of Frank McLureFrank McLure. Frank McLure was 64 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Court Officer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 14 1893 –
Died: Sun, Oct 23 1960
Portrait of Ottola NesmithOttola Nesmith. Ottola Nesmith was 68 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Miss Johnson (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 12 1889 –
Died: Mon, Feb 07 1972
Portrait of William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'Brien. William H. O'Brien was 66 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Barrister (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 19 1891 –
Died: Sat, Apr 18 1981
Portrait of J. Pat O'MalleyJ. Pat O'Malley. J. Pat O'Malley was 53 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Shorts Salesman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 15 1904 –
Died: Wed, Feb 27 1985
Portrait of George PellingGeorge Pelling. George Pelling was 43 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Bit Part (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 25 1914 –
Died: Tue, Dec 02 2008
Portrait of Fred RapportFred Rapport. Fred Rapport was 62 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 23 1895 –
Died: Tue, May 29 1973
Portrait of Jack RaineJack Raine. Jack Raine was 60 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, May 18 1897 –
Died: Wed, May 30 1979
Portrait of Waclaw RekwartWaclaw Rekwart. Waclaw Rekwart was 64 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 08 1893 –
Died: Tue, May 08 1973
Portrait of Leoda RichardsLeoda Richards. Leoda Richards was 50 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Hat Store Sales Clerk (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 15 1907 –
Died: Sat, Feb 07 1998
Portrait of John RoyJohn Roy. John Roy was 59 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, May 03 1898 –
Died: Sat, May 31 1975
Portrait of Edna SmithEdna Smith. Edna Smith was 65 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 01 1892 –
Died: Sat, May 26 1962
Portrait of Scott SeatonScott Seaton. Scott Seaton was 86 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 11 1871 –
Died: Mon, Jun 03 1968
Portrait of Cap SomersCap Somers. Cap Somers was 64 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 27 1893 –
Died: Fri, Sep 18 1970
Portrait of Bert StevensBert Stevens. Bert Stevens was 52 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 26 1905 –
Died: Mon, Dec 14 1964
Portrait of Jeffrey SayreJeffrey Sayre. Jeffrey Sayre was 57 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Clerk at Old Bailey (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 03 1900 –
Died: Thu, Sep 26 1974
Portrait of Norbert SchillerNorbert Schiller. Norbert Schiller was 58 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 24 1899 –
Died: Fri, Jan 08 1988
Portrait of Arthur ToveyArthur Tovey. Arthur Tovey was 53 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 14 1904 –
Died: Fri, Oct 20 2000
Portrait of Ben WrightBen Wright. Ben Wright was 42 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Barrister Reading Charges (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, May 05 1915 –
Died: Sun, Jul 02 1989
Portrait of Glen WaltersGlen Walters. Glen Walters was 56 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 17 1901 –
Died: Sat, Apr 26 1997
Portrait of Joe GilbertJoe Gilbert. Joe Gilbert was 54 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 27 1903 –
Died: Tue, May 26 1959

Crew

Portrait of Billy WilderBilly Wilder. Billy Wilder was 51 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Screenplay, Director'
Birthday: Fri, Jun 22 1906 –
Died: Wed, Mar 27 2002
Portrait of Frank LoseeFrank Losee. Frank Losee was 66 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Wed, May 20 1891 –
Died: Sat, Jul 21 1979
Portrait of Emmett EmersonEmmett Emerson. Emmett Emerson was 51 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Thu, Dec 13 1906 –
Died: Sun, Feb 14 1988
Portrait of Russell HarlanRussell Harlan. Russell Harlan was 54 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Wed, Sep 16 1903 –
Died: Thu, Feb 28 1974
Portrait of Harry KurnitzHarry Kurnitz. Harry Kurnitz was 49 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 05 1908 –
Died: Mon, Mar 18 1968
Portrait of Arthur Hornblow Jr.Arthur Hornblow Jr.. Arthur Hornblow Jr. was 64 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Producer'
Birthday: Wed, Mar 15 1893 –
Died: Sat, Jul 17 1976
Portrait of Edward SmallEdward Small. Edward Small was 66 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Presenter, Executive Producer'
Birthday: Sun, Feb 01 1891 –
Died: Tue, Jan 25 1977
Portrait of Daniel MandellDaniel Mandell. Daniel Mandell was 62 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Editor'
Birthday: Sat, Jul 13 1895 –
Died: Mon, Jun 08 1987
Portrait of Matty MalneckMatty Malneck. Matty Malneck was 54 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Wed, Dec 09 1903 –
Died: Wed, Feb 25 1981
Portrait of Leonid RaabLeonid Raab. Leonid Raab was 57 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Music Arranger'
Birthday: Tue, Apr 17 1900 –
Died: Mon, Sep 16 1968
Portrait of Agatha ChristieAgatha Christie. Agatha Christie was 67 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Novel'
Birthday: Sun, Sep 14 1890 –
Died: Mon, Jan 12 1976
Portrait of Doane HarrisonDoane Harrison. Doane Harrison was 63 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Production Assistant'
Birthday: Wed, Sep 19 1894 –
Died: Mon, Nov 11 1968
Portrait of Howard BristolHoward Bristol. Howard Bristol was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nellie ManleyNellie Manley. Nellie Manley was 63 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Hairdresser'
Birthday: Tue, Jul 03 1894 –
Died: Mon, Dec 27 1976
Portrait of Joe KingJoe King. Joe King was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ernest GoldErnest Gold. Ernest Gold was 36 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Conductor'
Birthday: Wed, Jul 13 1921 –
Died: Wed, Mar 17 1999
Portrait of Lawrence B. MarcusLawrence B. Marcus. Lawrence B. Marcus was 40 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Adaptation'
Birthday: Thu, Jul 19 1917 –
Died: Tue, Aug 28 2001
Portrait of William MayberyWilliam Maybery. William Maybery was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edith HeadEdith Head. Edith Head was 60 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Thu, Oct 28 1897 –
Died: Sat, Oct 24 1981
Portrait of Ray SebastianRay Sebastian. Ray Sebastian was 58 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Mon, Nov 20 1899 –
Died: Mon, Jun 23 1980
Portrait of Alexandre TraunerAlexandre Trauner. Alexandre Trauner was 51 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Production Design, Art Direction'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 03 1906 –
Died: Sun, Dec 05 1993
Portrait of Wally WestmoreWally Westmore. Wally Westmore was 51 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Tue, Feb 13 1906 –
Died: Tue, Jul 03 1973
Portrait of Gustaf NorinGustaf Norin. Gustaf Norin was 52 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Thu, Jul 20 1905 –
Died: Fri, Feb 12 1988
Portrait of Harry RayHarry Ray. Harry Ray was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stanley DetlieStanley Detlie. Stanley Detlie was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John FrancoJohn Franco. John Franco was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles GemoraCharles Gemora. Charles Gemora was 54 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 15 1903 –
Died: Sat, Aug 19 1961
Portrait of Fred LauFred Lau. Fred Lau was 60 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Sound'
Birthday: Wed, Jul 28 1897 –
Died: Mon, Jan 18 1971
Portrait of Helene ParrishHelene Parrish. Helene Parrish was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Hairdresser'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lee ZavitzLee Zavitz. Lee Zavitz was 53 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 20 1904 –
Died: Thu, Jun 02 1977
Portrait of Ben HershBen Hersh. Ben Hersh was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Production Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Adele ParmenterAdele Parmenter. Adele Parmenter was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Basil BleckBasil Bleck. Basil Bleck was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Technical Advisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Madison S. LacyMadison S. Lacy. Madison S. Lacy was >> in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday