actors "score with convincing performances" Film critic Dennis Schwartz, writing in 2000, appreciated the work of cinematographer John Alton but gave the film a mixed review, writing, "The camerawork of John Alton is the star of this vehicle. His camerawork sets a dark mood of the Los Angeles scenario, escalating the dramatics with shadowy building shots. The twist in the story is that as upstanding a citizen as Stanwyck is, the authorities still side with the Nazi Sanders because he has a higher status. The noir theme of alienation is richly furnished. But the rub is in the story's credibility— Stanwyck was just too strong a character to be so completely victimized." Adaptations Witness to Murder was featured on Lux Video Theatre in January 1956, starring Audrey Totter, Onslow Stevens and Paul Langton in the leading roles. References External links Witness to Murder informational site by Mark Fertig 1954 films 1954 crime drama films 1950s psychological thriller films American black-and-white films American crime drama films American psychological thriller films Film noir Films directed by Roy Rowland Films scored by Herschel Burke Gilbert Films set in Los Angeles Films with screenplays by Nunnally Johnson United Artists films 1950s English-language films 1950s American films