Alibi (1929) was nominated for Best Picture (Outstanding Picture) at the 1928/29 Academy Award.
We review the Best Picture nominated movie Alibi as part of our bucket list goal to watch every Academy Award Best Picture nominees and winners from 1927-2028.
Synopsis: Chick Williams, a prohibition gangster, rejoins his mob soon after being released from prison. When a policeman is murdered during a robbery, he falls under suspicion.
| Release date | April 20, 1929 |
| Directed by | Roland West |
| Cast | – Chester Morris as Chick Williams – Harry Stubbs as Buck Bachman – Mae Busch as Daisy Thomas – Eleanor Griffith as Joan Manning Williams – Regis Toomey as Danny McGann |
| Studio | United Artists |
Alibi’s Nominations at the 2nd Academy Awards
| Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Picture | United Artists | Nominated |
| Best Actor | Chester Morris | Nominated |
| Best Art Direction | William Cameron Menzies | Nominated |
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