Missing Witnesses
Missing Witnesses

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Missing Witnesses

1937
Movie
61 min
English

A detective and his bumbling sidekick join the crackdown on racketeering in '30s New York City.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: William ClemensGenres: Mystery, Crime, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

A crusading newspaper reporter investigates the murder of a prominent lawyer, uncovering a web of corruption involving a corrupt politician and a shady nightclub owner. He must race against time to find crucial evidence and expose the truth before he becomes the killer's next victim.

Critical Reception

Missing Witnesses is a competent, if somewhat formulaic, B-movie mystery that benefits from its brisk pacing and a few tense moments. While not a groundbreaking film, it effectively delivers a standard noir plot with engaging performances from its leads.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a serviceable mystery plot that keeps viewers engaged.

  • The film's atmosphere and pacing are notable for a B-movie.

  • Performances are adequate, fitting the genre conventions.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented for this older film, but contemporary reviews likely appreciated its straightforward mystery elements.

Fun Fact

The film was part of Warner Bros.'s 'Public Affairs' series, which often tackled social issues and crime in a direct, albeit sensationalized, manner.

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