Alibi for Murder (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1936, Alibi for Murder is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by D. Ross Lederman, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. A radio commentator named Perry Travis fancies himself a brilliant amateur detective. The cops wish he’d stick to his microphone and let them do the detecting. This proves impossible when a famed scientist is murdered in Perry’s studio, right in the middle of the interview. All evidence points to Perry, and he sets out to clear his name before the Shadow-like villain roaming the hallways of the radio station gets away with murder.
Who’s in it. Alibi for Murder stars William Gargan as Perry Travis, Marguerite Churchill as Lois Allen, Gene Morgan as Brainy and John Gallaudet as Billy Howard (Uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Alibi for Murder 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 Alibi for Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alibi for Murder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alibi for Murder (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alibi for Murder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alibi for Murder worth watching?
- Alibi for Murder holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alibi for Murder?
- Alibi for Murder stars William Gargan, Marguerite Churchill, Gene Morgan, John Gallaudet and Romaine Callender.
- When was Alibi for Murder released?
- Alibi for Murder was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.