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.
“Alibi,” from way back in 1929, is one of those films that’s absolutely worth a look if you’re into early sound pictures or classic gangster stories. It’s a pretty solid watch for anyone curious about how these kinds of tales were told when movies were just finding their voices. If you need explosions or a super slick ...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Roland West
F. Martin Thornton
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"“Alibi,” from way back in 1929, is one of those films that’s absolutely worth a look if you’re into early sound pictures or classic gangster stories. It’s a pretty solid watch for anyone curious about how these kinds of tales were told when movies were just finding their voices. If you need explosions or a super slick pace, though, you’ll probably find yourself checking your watch. 🕰️ Our main guy is Chick Williams, fresh out of the joint and right back to his old crew. Chester Morris plays hi..."
John Griffith Wray, J.C. Nugent, Elaine S. Carrington, C. Gardner Sullivan, Roland West
United States
