Alibi for Murder
Synopsis
A radio commentator named Perry Travis fancies himself a brilliant amateur detective. The cops wish he’d stick to his microphone and let them do the detecting. This proves impossible when a famed scientist is murdered in Perry’s studio, right in the middle of the interview. All evidence points to Perry, and he sets out to clear his name before the Shadow-like villain roaming the hallways of the radio station gets away with murder.
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Alibi for Murder (Dwight Frye)
Type: Clip • Published 2008-02-24
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William Gargan
Perry Travis
Marguerite Churchill
Lois Allen
Gene Morgan
Brainy
John Gallaudet
Billy Howard (Uncredited)
Romaine Callender
E.J. Easton
Egon Brecher
Sir Conrad Stava
Drue Leyton
Mrs. Foster
Wade Boteler
Conroy
Dwight Frye
McBride
Raymond Lawrence
Harkness
Stanley Andrews
Earl Quillan (Uncredited)
Don Brodie
Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
Frank Bull
Radio Announcer (Uncredited)
Ralph Byrd
Cop (Uncredited)
Harry Depp
Julius Scott (Uncredited)
Robert Fiske
Aviator (Uncredited)
Harry Harvey
Bennett (Uncredited)
Jack Hatfield
Reporter (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. Ross Lederman
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Van Dycke
- Original Title
- Alibi for Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. Ross Lederman
Tom Van Dycke
George Meehan
William A. Lyon
Irving Briskin
Department Leadership Roster
D. Ross Lederman
Director
Tom Van Dycke
Writer
William A. Lyon
Editor
George Meehan
Director of Photography
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What is Alibi for Murder about?
A radio commentator named Perry Travis fancies himself a brilliant amateur detective. The cops wish he’d stick to his microphone and let them do the detecting. This proves impossible when a famed scientist is murdered in Perry’s studio, right in the middle of the interview. All evidence points to Perry, and he sets out to clear his name before the Shadow-like villain roaming the hallways of the radio station gets away with murder.
Who directed Alibi for Murder?
Alibi for Murder was directed by D. Ross Lederman.
Who stars in Alibi for Murder?
The principal cast of Alibi for Murder includes William Gargan, Marguerite Churchill, Gene Morgan, John Gallaudet, Romaine Callender.
When was Alibi for Murder released and how long is it?
Alibi for Murder was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.