A woman watches as false murder-trial evidence surrounds the man she loves..

"The Witness Chair" from 1936? Yeah, it's one of those old-school courtroom dramas that mostly appeals if you're already into that kind of thing. If you love classic Hollywood melodrama, especially with someone like Ann Harding really giving it her all, then maybe give it a shot. But if you're just looking for somethin...


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George Nicholls Jr.

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""The Witness Chair" from 1936? Yeah, it's one of those old-school courtroom dramas that mostly appeals if you're already into that kind of thing. If you love classic Hollywood melodrama, especially with someone like Ann Harding really giving it her all, then maybe give it a shot. But if you're just looking for something to casually throw on after a long day, it'll probably feel pretty slow and, well, old.The whole setup is pretty straightforward. Ann Harding plays this woman, Paula, who’s just t..."

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