L'alibi (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1937, L'alibi is a mystery film directed by Pierre Chenal, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. L'alibi stars Erich von Stroheim as Winckler, Louis Jouvet as commissaire Calas, Jany Holt as Helene and Albert Préjean as Laurent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, L'alibi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'alibi page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'alibi tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'alibi (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for L'alibi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is L'alibi worth watching?
- L'alibi holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in L'alibi?
- L'alibi stars Erich von Stroheim, Louis Jouvet, Jany Holt, Albert Préjean and Foun-Sen.
- When was L'alibi released?
- L'alibi was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.