Alibi (1937)
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.
Director: Pierre Chenal
Genre: Mystery, Crime
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: December 22, 1937
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Cinematography: Theodore J. Pahle
Editing: Gustaf Heidenheim
Production: Tellus Films, Nash Buchovzer Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Pierre Chenal
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Alibi stars Erich von Stroheim, Louis Jouvet, Jany Holt, Albert Préjean, Véra Flory, Foun-Sen.
- How long is Alibi?
- Alibi has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Alibi?
- Alibi is a Mystery, Crime film.
- Where was Alibi produced?
- Alibi was produced in France.