''The Witness Vanishes'' is a 1939 American

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directed by Otis Garrett and starring

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Production

In 1937,

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made a deal with Crime Club, who were published of whodunnits. Over the next few years Universal released several mystery films in the series. ''The Witness Vanishes'' was the last film in the series.The film was inspired by James Ronald's magazine serial ''They Can't Hang Me!'' which was the films working title.

Release

''The Witness Vanishes'' was released by

on September 22, 1939.

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* * 1939 mystery films American mystery drama films American black-and-white films Universal Pictures films Films directed by Otis Garrett 1939 films 1930s English-language films 1930s American films 1930s mystery drama films {{1930s-drama-film-stub