The Fourth Witness (1917)

William Bryant, a hopeless invalid due to a profligate life and made vicious by the fact, lives to make life a misery for his wife Margaret. One evening Bryant's physician, Dr. Cameron arrives at his patient's house, just in time, to intercept a blow that Bryant has directed at Margaret and knocks him unconscious in the ensuing struggle. Margaret flees with Cameron, observed by the chauffeur who enters the house with the intention of stealing. Meanwhile Bryant has regained consciousness and in his twisted mind determines to kill himself and frame his wife. He’s almost successful until at almost the last moment his butler steps forward and acknowledges that Bryant was shot as they struggle with his pistol which the chauffeur confirms.

Director: John McDermott
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 20 min
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Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

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lost film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fourth Witness about?
William Bryant, a hopeless invalid due to a profligate life and made vicious by the fact, lives to make life a misery for his wife Margaret. One evening Bryant's physician, Dr. Cameron arrives at his patient's house, just in time, to intercept a blow that Bryant has directed at Margaret and knocks him unconscious in the ensuing struggle. Margaret flees with Cameron, observed by the chauffeur who enters the house with the intention of stealing. Meanwhile Bryant has regained consciousness and in his twisted mind determines to kill himself and frame his wife. He’s almost successful until at almost the last moment his butler steps forward and acknowledges that Bryant was shot as they struggle with his pistol which the chauffeur confirms.
Who directed The Fourth Witness?
The Fourth Witness was directed by John McDermott.
Who stars in The Fourth Witness?
The Fourth Witness stars Charles Hill Mailes, Louise Lovely, George Berrell, Lee Hill, Malcolm Blevins.
How long is The Fourth Witness?
The Fourth Witness has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is The Fourth Witness?
The Fourth Witness is a Drama, Mystery film.
Where was The Fourth Witness produced?
The Fourth Witness was produced in United States of America.