Alibi

:{{dablink|For alibi used in the sense of a legal defense, see the Wiktionary entry .}}

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Alibi is a 1929 film written by Elaine S. Carrington, J.C. Nugent, C. Gardner Sullivan, Roland West and John Griffith Wray, from the stage play Nightstick by Carrington, Nugent and Wray. The film was directed by Roland West. Alternate titles for the film include The Perfect Alibi and Nightstick.

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1929 - Elaine S. Carrington - J.C. Nugent - C. Gardner Sullivan - Roland West - John Griffith Wray - Stage play

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The movie is a crime melodrama starring Chester Morris, Harry Stubbs, Mae Busch, and Eleanore Griffith. Director West did a great deal of experimentation with sound, music, and camera angles.

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Chester Morris - Harry Stubbs - Mae Busch - Eleanore Griffith

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It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Chester Morris), Best Art Direction, and Best Picture.

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Academy Awards - Best Actor in a Leading Role - Best Art Direction - Best Picture

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