Review of Witness for the Prosecution (1957) by Matt M — 25 Aug 2012

Agatha Christie! Marlene Dietrich! Charles Laughton! Tyrone Power! Can't get much better than that.

This review of Witness for the Prosecution (1957) was written by Matt M on 25 Aug 2012.

Witness for the Prosecution has generally received very positive reviews.

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