The Witness for the Prosecution is a famous short story and play by Agatha Christie. In 1933, the story was published for the first time in the collection The Hound of Death and Other Stories that appeared only in the United Kingdom. This incredible version of the famous Witness for the Prosecution is completely mesmerizing. Witness For The Prosecution (1,370) IMDb 8.4 1 h 56 min 1958 X-Ray 18+ Following a massive heart attack, infamous British barrister Sir Wilfred Robards (Charles Laughten) has been ordered by his doctors to forswear drinking, smoking, and his work in the courtroom. "Witness for the Prosecution" is the latest Billy Wilder film to receive a Blu-ray upgrade this year following Criterion's "Ace in the Hole" and Warner's "Sabrina" and Universal's "Double Indemnity". Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich and Charles Laughton star in this exceptional courtroom drama about a young man on trial for a wealthy widow's murder after he suspiciously profits from her will. “Witness for the Prosecution” By Agatha Christie . The Witness for the Prosecution thrusts its star into the spotlight with a systematically crafted script, expertly executed performances, and engaging acerbity. The story was initially published as Traitor Hands in Flynn's Weekly edition of 31 January 1925. Christine's testimony does not provide an alibi for her husband. Atmospheric, spellbinding, surprisingly well done and eclipses the classic Billy Wilder film. In the courtroom, Christine Vole surprisingly appears as a Witness for the Prosecution. Witness for the Prosecution [Christie, Agatha] on Amazon.com. "The Witness for the Prosecution" is a short story and play by British author Agatha Christie.The story was initially published as "Traitor's Hands" in Flynn's, a weekly pulp magazine, in the edition of 31 January 1925.In 1933, the story was published for the first time as "Witness for the Prosecution" in the collection The Hound of Death that appeared only in the United Kingdom. Mr. Mayherne was a small man, precise in manner, neatly, not to say foppishly Based on the A Christie short story not the play. All seems lost as the defense concludes its case. Ralph Richardson: Witness for the Prosecution - YouTube 1982 version of Agatha Christie's play, with Ralph Richardson, Wendy Hiller, Beau Bridges, Deborah Kerr, Diana Rigg & Donald Pleasence. A parade of circumstantial evidence points to Vole being the likely murderer. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. 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