17 Dec 1961
The Witness Killed
Japanese neo-noir crime drama movie directed by Jun Fukuda
The Great Jewel Robber
His Evening Dress Was Always 'White Tie'... and a black automatic!
Director Peter Godfrey's 1950 drama, inspired by true events, dramatizes the crime spree of the notorious jewel thief known as "The Hollywood Raffles", whose famous robbery victims included such real-life celebrities as Joan Crawford, Errol Flynn, Alexis Smith and Dennis Morgan. David Brian stars in the title role, and he's supported by John Archer, Marjorie Reynolds, Jacqueline de Wit, Alix Talton, Ned Glass, Perdita Chandler and columnist Sheilah Graham, playing herself.
Top Billed Cast
David Brian Gerald Graham Dennis
Marjorie Reynolds Martha Rollins
John Archer Police Detective Lou Sampter
Jacqueline deWit Mrs. Arthur Vinson
Perdita Chandler Peggy Arthur
Stanley Church Himself (mayor of New Rochelle)
Alix Talton Brenda Hall (as Alice Talton)
Jessie Arnold Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Lois Austin Mrs. Workman (uncredited)
Claudia Barrett Marian Blaine (uncredited)
Rodney Bell Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Tillie Born Maid (uncredited)
Margaret Brayton Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Charles Cane Mr. Tom Creel (uncredited)
Geraldine Carr Mrs. Creel (uncredited)
Russ Clark Guard (uncredited)
Leo Cleary Haley (uncredited)
Fred Coby Tom Colt - Convict (uncredited)
Roger Cole Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Tom Coleman Policeman (uncredited)
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