The Witness
Originally released in 1942. The Witness is a comedy film. directed by Leslie M. Roush. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Benchley and Ruth Lee
Synopsis
As Joe Doakes is reading the newspaper, he begins to talk to himself. Questioned by his wife, he explains that he is disturbed by the paper's account of the ways that a government investigative committee has been interrogating its witnesses. Joe then nods off, and imagines that he is being questioned by the committee. He envisages how satisfying it would be to turn the tables on the investigators.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1942
84 years ago
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Witness about?
As Joe Doakes is reading the newspaper, he begins to talk to himself. Questioned by his wife, he explains that he is disturbed by the paper's account of the ways that a government investigative com...
Who directed The Witness?
The Witness was directed by Leslie M. Roush.
How long is The Witness?
The Witness has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was The Witness released?
The Witness was released on January 1, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Witness?
The main cast of The Witness includes Robert Benchley, Ruth Lee.