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Alibi (1929)

TV_PG 91 min  -  Crime  -   20 April 1929 (USA)
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Chick Williams, a prohibition gangster, rejoins his mob soon after being released from prison. When a policeman is murdered during a robbery... See full summary »

Director:

Roland West

Writers:

Roland West (screenplay), C. Gardner Sullivan (screenplay), and 5 more credits »

Stars:

Chester Morris, Harry Stubbs and Mae Busch
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Chester Morris ...
Harry Stubbs Harry Stubbs ...
Mae Busch Mae Busch ...
Eleanor Griffith Eleanor Griffith ...
Regis Toomey Regis Toomey ...
Purnell Pratt Purnell Pratt ...
Police Sgt. Pete Manning (as Purnell B. Pratt)
Irma Harrison Irma Harrison ...
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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. Written by Fiona Kelleghan <fkelleghan@aol.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Gangster | Robbery | Theater | Prison | Detective  | See more »

Genres:

Crime

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Nightstick See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(copyright length)  | (Kino Print)

Sound Mix:

Mono (MovieTone)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.20 : 1
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Alternative scenes were shot for a silent version of the film which was released simultaneously. See more »

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Featured in Indie Sex: Censored (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

"Your Love Is All (1929) (uncredited)
Music by J.S. Zamecnik
Lyrics by Harry D. Kerr
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