The Silent Witness

The Silent Witness

1932 · 73 min · ★ 7.0 · Mystery

A London nobleman (Lionel Atwill) takes the blame and stands trial after his son strangles a lover (Greta Nissen).

Directed by Marcel Varnel · Written by Douglas Z. Doty

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