Alibi (1929)
Alibi is a 1929 crime movie directed by Roland West, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Chester Morris, Eleanor Griffith and Purnell Pratt.
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.
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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 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.
When was Alibi released?
Alibi was released on 20 April 1929.
How long is Alibi?
Alibi runs 1h 31m.
Who made Alibi?
Alibi was directed by Roland West.
Where can I watch Alibi?
Alibi is available on Fawesome, JustWatch TV, Mometu and Tubi TV.
Where to watch Alibi
Watch free: Fawesome, JustWatch TV
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
- James Bradbury Jr. as Blake - a Crook
- Kernan Cripps as Trask - Plainclothesman