Charles Laughtonscreen performanceCharles Laughton plays Sir Wilfrid in Witness for the Prosecution.
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Sir Wilfrid
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Sir Wilfrid in Witness for the Prosecution (1957), played by Charles Laughton.
Film guide · 1 film · 1957 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
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Film guide · 1 film · 1957Main sequence runtime: 1h 56m
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1957 · 1h 56m
Portrayed by Charles Laughton · screen performanceCharles Laughton's portrayal of Sir Wilfrid in Witness for the Prosecution gives viewers a spoiler-free way to understand this screen version of the character.
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Sir Wilfrid screen credits
Screen credits: Witness for the Prosecution (1957) — Charles Laughton as Sir Wilfrid.
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“He certainly was a lucky lawyer.”
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Christine
Sir Wilfrid and Christine both appear in Witness for the Prosecution.
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Sir Wilfrid and Leonard Vole both appear in Witness for the Prosecution.
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