Alibi (1929 film)

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For the 1931 UK film, see Alibi (1931 film).
Alibi
File:Alibiposter.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Roland West
Produced by Roland West
Written by Elaine Sterne Carrington
Starring Chester Morris
Mae Busch
Cinematography Ray June
Distributed by United Artists
Release dates
April 20, 1929 (1929-04-20)
Running time
90 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Alibi is a 1929 American crime film directed by Roland West. The screenplay was written by West and C. Gardner Sullivan, who adapted the 1927 Broadway stage play, Nightstick, written by Elaine Sterne Carrington, J.C. Nugent, Elliott Nugent and John Wray.[1]

Alternate titles for the film include The Perfect Alibi and Nightstick.

The movie is a crime melodrama starring Chester Morris, Harry Stubbs, Mae Busch and Eleanore Griffith. Director West experimented a great deal with sound, music, and camera angles.

Reception

The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including one for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Chester Morris), Best Art Direction (William Cameron Menzies) and Best Picture.

Cast

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