The Secret Witness

The Secret Witness

Best mystery drama you've ever seen!

NR 1931 · 66 min · ★ 4.3 · Drama, Comedy, Mystery

A wealthy, cheating husband is found murdered in his penthouse apartment. The police soon arrest a suspect, but the victim's downstairs neighbor believes the man is innocent and sets out to prove who really committed the murder.

Directed by Thornton Freeland · Written by Sam Spewack

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