Alibi (1937): Cast
Alibi is a 1937 mystery crime film directed by Pierre Chenal, starring Erich von Stroheim as Professor Winckler, Philippe Richard and Louis Jouvet. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Pierre Chenal
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Tellus Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Alibi About?
The premise of Alibi without spoilers.
Paris, 1937. Winckler assassinates Chicago mobster Gordon onstage during his telepathy performance at a Paris music hall. He bribes fellow artist Helene to claim they spent the night together, but detective Callas sees through the story. Winckler then enlists another officer to seduce Helene and secure his alibi.
Alibi Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- paris france
Alibi Cast & Characters
Erich von Stroheim leads the cast as Professor Winckler, with Philippe Richard as John Gordon and Louis Jouvet as Commissioner Calas. Directed by Pierre Chenal; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Pierre Chenal
- Erich von Stroheim as Professor Winckler
- Philippe Richard as John Gordon
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Louis Jouvet as Commissioner Calas - Roger Blin as Kretz, Winckler's henchman
Also Starring in Alibi
· 14 more- Pierre Labry First inspector
- Margo Lion Dany
- Albert Préjean André Laurent
- Maurice Baquet Gérard
- Max Dalban Second inspector
- Jany Holt Hélène Ardouin
- Jean Témerson Jojo, Dany's friend
- Florence Marly Gordon's Mistress
- Made Siamé Calas's secretary
- Génia Vaury Barmaid
- Bobby Martin Jazz conductor
- Foun-Sen Winckler's assistant
- Véra Flory Barmaid
- Thelma Minor Singer of the orchestra
More from Pierre Chenal
More films directed by Pierre Chenal: L’assassin connaît la musique, Sinners of Paris, Native Son and Se abre el abismo.
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Alibi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Alibi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Alibi?
Alibi runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Alibi released?
Alibi was released on December 22, 1937.
Who directed Alibi?
Alibi was directed by Pierre Chenal.
More films by Pierre Chenal Who is in the cast of Alibi?
Alibi stars Erich von Stroheim as Professor Winckler, Philippe Richard as John Gordon and Louis Jouvet as Commissioner Calas, among 18 credited actors.
Does Alibi have a post-credit scene?
No. Alibi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Alibi in?
The original language of Alibi is French.
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