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Strange Alibi
The world would not believe his amazing story...and the only man who could prove it true...was dead!
Genres
CrimeDrama
Overview
An undercover cop finds himself on the wrong side of the law when the mob discovers his true identity.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
63 min
Release Date
1941-04-19
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
6.6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Arthur Kennedy
Sgt. Joe Geary
Joan Perry
Alice Devlin
Jonathan Hale
Police Chief Sprague
John Ridgely
Tex Alexander (prisoner)
Florence Bates
Katie
Charles Trowbridge
Gov. Phelps
Howard Da Silva
Prison Guard Monson
Cliff Clark
Capt. Reddick
Stanley Andrews
Lt. Pagle
Wade Boteler
Capt. Allen
Joe Downing
Benny McKaye
Ben Welden
Fido Durkin
Dick Rich
Big Dog
Joe King
Warden Morrell
Herbert Rawlinson
King Carney
John Hamilton
Judge
Paul Stanton
Prosecutor
William Hopper
Desk Clerk at National Apartments
Frank Wilcox
Reporter
George Lloyd
Prisoner
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