The Fatal Witness background

The Fatal Witness

In this thrilling whodunit, a young man named John Bedford is accused of stealing his wealthy aunt's emerald brooch, but the next morning, she's found murdered, and Inspector William Trent must unravel the complex web of clues to uncover the truth.

In the midst of a bitter feud, a young man named John Bedford is accused of stealing his wealthy aunt's emerald brooch. But when Lady Elizabeth Ferguson is found murdered the next morning, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems. Scotland Yard Inspector William 'Bill' Trent is tasked with solving the case, and his initial suspicions point to John as the prime suspect. However, a surprising twist reveals that John had been in jail all night, clearing his name and leaving the real killer at large.

Info about The Fatal Witness

Studio(s): Republic Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Sep 15, 1945

Production Country: United States

Genres:Mystery, Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller