The Witness Vanishes is a 1939 American mystery film directed by Otis Garrett and starring Edmund Lowe, Wendy Barrie, and Bruce Lester.
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Directed by | Otis Garrett |
Written by | Robertson White[1] |
Produced by | Irving Starr[1] |
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Cinematography | Arthur Martinelli[1] |
Edited by | Harry Keller[1] |
Production company | Crime Club Productions[1] |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 66 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
In 1937, Universal Pictures made a deal with Crime Club, who were published of whodunnits.[2] Over the next few years Universal released several mystery films in the series.[2] The Witness Vanishes was the last film in the series.[3][4]The film was inspired by James Ronald's magazine serial They Can't Hang Me! which was the films working title.[4]
The Witness Vanishes was released by Universal Pictures on September 22, 1939.[1]
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