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Laughton gives it his all here and is funny and Only 58 at the time, he looks very frail and older, much like Spencer Laughton is most believable as a lawyer possibly facing his last Great at bringing out the best in actors, and Laughton benefitted from directorial I’d say they were perfect for each other, as Wilder was WilderĬited Laughton as his favorite actor to work with, marveling at his inventivenessįor characterization. Laughton’sīickering banter offers great comic relief in this courtroom drama.
Plimsoll, cheerfully played by Elsa Lanchester. Wilfred, recovering from a heart attack, is saddled with an officious nurse, Miss Elsa's character was a Wilder addition to "Witness."Ĭharles Laughton is great fun to watch as Sir The mystery itself-who is most wily, the legendary lawyer with a bad heart, orĮlsa Lanchester & Charles Laughton make a great team as the bickering nurse and barrister. Murder, with an older wife who may or may not be on his side.
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Is an addictively watchable courtroom drama about a shady charmer on trial for Love how the ads hyped up thrills for what was a smart courtroom drama. Great storytellers and this ’57 version of Witness
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Agatha is aces with her ingenious premise andīilly brings his smart dialogue and telling character detail here. Short story, director/screenwriter Wilder expands on the premise in this Based on the play from mystery queen Christie’s Prosecution is the combined talents of two razor sharp artistic minds,Īgatha Christie and Billy Wilder. Marlene Dietrich & Charles Laughton, fascinating adversaries in "Witness for the Prosecution."