Midnight Alibi
Midnight Alibi

Midnight Alibi

1934Movie58 minEnglish

An elderly woman provides an alibi to a man she scarcely knows who is on trial for murder of his girlfriend's racketeer father.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Buster NighGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young mechanic, wrongly accused of a robbery, must evade the police and uncover the real culprit to clear his name. He finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and danger, with his freedom and reputation on the line. The pursuit leads him through the gritty underbelly of the city, forcing him to confront his own limitations and make difficult choices.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Midnight Alibi' received moderate attention, appreciated for its fast-paced narrative and genre conventions of the era. While not a groundbreaking film, it was seen as a competently made crime melodrama that provided suitable entertainment for its audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its taut pacing and suspenseful chase sequences.
  • Noted for its gritty depiction of urban crime and its earnest protagonist.
  • Considered a solid example of pre-Code crime drama, though somewhat formulaic.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this early film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Warner Bros. and released during the pre-Code era, a period known for its more lenient censorship standards which allowed for grittier and more adult themes in films.

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