He bumps his head while ascending steps, and touches the hot surface of the steam engine.His progress is perilous as he runs into wires and mis-steps - almost plunging off the side of theStonewall Jackson.The memory of the punishment quickly fades in and out.BackgroundWitness for the Prosecution (1957)is co-writer and director Billy Wilder""s brilliant film, with crisp dialogue, a complicated and intriguing plot, unique characters and excellent acting performances.The action is narrated, in flashback, by an offscreen character, the local Catholic Father Peter Lonergan (Ward Bond), the priest of the parish who is also a devoted fisherman, as he clears his throat:Now, I""ll begin at the beginnin"".You play your cards right and you""ll never have o worry about money again." Playing matchmaker, he introduces her to Ted Sheldon (Rod La Rocque), his handsome "Casanova" nephew.