Alibi
"A hair-curling thriller vibrant with the pulse of the underworld, asparkle with the glamour of the New York night clubs."
Originally released in 1929. Alibi is a crime/drama film. directed by Roland West.
Starring Chester Morris, Eleanor Griffith, and Purnell Pratt
Synopsis
Chick Williams, a prohibition gangster, rejoins his mob soon after being released from prison. When a policeman is murdered during a robbery, he falls under suspicion. The gangster took Joan, a policeman's daughter, to the theater, sneaked out during the intermission to commit the crime, then used her to support his alibi. The detective squad employs its most sophisticated and barbaric techniques, including planting an undercover agent in the gang, to bring him to justice.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 20, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chester Morris
as Chick Williams
Eleanor Griffith
as Joan Manning Williams
Purnell Pratt
as Sgt. Pete Manning
Pat O'Malley
as Detective Sgt. Tommy Glennon
Regis Toomey
as Danny McGann
Harry Stubbs
as Buck Bachman
Mae Busch
as Daisy Thomas
Irma Harrison
as Toots
Elmer Ballard
as Soft Malone - Cab Driver
Al Hill
as Brown - a Crook
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Feature Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alibi about?
Chick Williams, a prohibition gangster, rejoins his mob soon after being released from prison. When a policeman is murdered during a robbery, he falls under suspicion. The gangster took Joan, a pol...
Who directed Alibi?
Alibi was directed by Roland West.
How long is Alibi?
Alibi has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Alibi released?
Alibi was released on April 20, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alibi?
The main cast of Alibi includes Chester Morris, Eleanor Griffith, Purnell Pratt, Pat O'Malley, Regis Toomey.