The Witness for the Prosecution

The story follows Leonard Vole, a charming and seemingly innocent man accused of murdering a wealthy widow, Miss Emily French, who had recently made him the principal beneficiary of her will. His lawyer, Mr. Mayherne, is determined to prove his client’s innocence. However, the case becomes more complex when Leonard’s wife, Romaine, surprisingly appears as a witness against him, testifying that he admitted to committing the crime. The courtroom drama escalates as the evidence mounts, and the defense struggles to undermine Romaine’s devastating testimony. A shocking twist emerges when unexpected new evidence is introduced, dramatically changing the trajectory of the case.