Alibi (1929)

5.7Passed90 min

1929 film by Roland West

Alibi (also known as The Perfect Alibi, Nightstick) 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.

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

As a film published in 1929, it entered the public domain on January 1, 2025.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Alibi about?
Alibi (1929) — 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 th
Is Alibi based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Alibi scary?
Content rating: Passed. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.