Alibi
L'Alibi
Synopsis
Paris, 1937. Winckler kills his enemy Gordon, a Chicago mobster, from the stage of a Parisian music hall, where he performs telepathy. He pays another artist, Helene, so that she tells the police they've spent the night together, which doesn't fool Callas, the police officer who investigates the murder. He hires one of his fellow officers in order to seduce Helene.
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Erich von Stroheim
Professor Winckler
Louis Jouvet
Commissioner Calas
Jany Holt
Hélène Ardouin
Albert Préjean
André Laurent
Véra Flory
Barmaid
Foun-Sen
Winckler's assistant
Génia Vaury
Barmaid
Made Siamé
Calas's secretary
Roger Blin
Kretz, Winckler's henchman
Philippe Richard
John Gordon
Jean Témerson
Jojo, Dany's friend
Maurice Baquet
Gérard
Pierre Labry
First inspector
Max Dalban
Second inspector
Florence Marly
Gordon's Mistress
Margo Lion
Dany
Bobby Martin
Jazz conductor
Thelma Minor
Singer of the orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Chenal
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Achard
- Original Title
- L'Alibi
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Tellus Films, Nash Buchovzer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Chenal
Marcel Achard
Theodore J. Pahle
Gustaf Heidenheim
Fritz Bukofzer
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Chenal
Director
Marcel Achard
Writer
Eugène Lourié
Production Design
Serge Piménoff
Production Design
Fritz Bukofzer
Producer
Gustaf Heidenheim
Editor
Theodore J. Pahle
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Alibi.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alibi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alibi about?
Paris, 1937. Winckler kills his enemy Gordon, a Chicago mobster, from the stage of a Parisian music hall, where he performs telepathy. He pays another artist, Helene, so that she tells the police they've spent the night together, which doesn't fool Callas, the police officer who investigates the murder. He hires one of his fellow officers in order to seduce Helene.
Who directed Alibi?
Alibi was directed by Pierre Chenal.
Who stars in Alibi?
The principal cast of Alibi includes Erich von Stroheim, Louis Jouvet, Jany Holt, Albert Préjean, Véra Flory.
When was Alibi released and how long is it?
Alibi was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.