The Alibi (1937 film)
The Alibi (French: L'Alibi) is a 1937 French mystery film directed by Pierre Chenal and starring Erich von Stroheim, Albert Préjean and Jany Holt.
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| French | L'Alibi |
| Directed by | Pierre Chenal |
| Written by | Marcel Achard Jacques Companéez Herbert Juttke Pierre Chenal |
| Produced by | Fritz Bukofzer |
| Starring | Erich von Stroheim Albert Préjean Jany Holt |
| Cinematography | Theodore J. Pahle |
| Edited by | Gustaf Heidenheim |
| Music by | Georges Auric Jacques Belasco |
Production company | B.N. Films |
| Distributed by | Éclair-Journal |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
The film was shot at the Billancourt Studios and Epinay Studios in Paris. Location shooting took place at Trilport on the River Seine. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Eugène Lourié and Serge Piménoff.
The film was well received by critics on its release.[1] It was released in the United States in April 1939 by Columbia Pictures.
Cast
- Erich von Stroheim as professor Winckler
- Albert Préjean as André Laurent
- Jany Holt as Hélène Ardouin
- Louis Jouvet as Commissioner Calas
- Véra Flory as coach
- Foun-Sen as Winckler's assistant
- Génia Vaury as coach
- Made Siamé as Calas's secretary
- Roger Blin as Kretz, Winckler's henchman
- Philippe Richard as John Gordon
- Jean Témerson as Jojo, Dany's friend
- Maurice Baquet as Gérard
- Pierre Labry as inspector
- Max Dalban as second inspector
- Florence Marly as Gordon's mistress
- Margo Lion as Dany
- Bobby Martin as jazz conductor
- Thelma Minor as the singer of the orchestra
- Jacques Beauvais as butler
- Albert Brouett as bailiff
- Paul Delauzac as lawyer
- Fernand Flament as inspector
- Henry Houry as American
- Paul Marthès as The big dandy
- Laura Martel as dancer
- Marcel Melrac as agent
- Monique Rolland as coach
- Odette Talazac as landlady
- Bobby Waisberg as little florist
- René Worms as Calas's manager
References
- Dudley, Andrew (2021) [1995]. Mists of Regret: Culture and Sensibility in Classic French Film. Princeton University Press. p. 134. ASIN B09H3QNPX5. ISBN 0-691-05686-2. LCCN 94015486.
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