

The Glass Alibi
1946-04-27 · 68 min · ★ 4.2
Eying a large inheritance, a reporter marries a rich woman with failing health. When she begins feeling healthy after the wedding, the reporter takes drastic measures to make sure his wife dies.
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- Directors
- W. Lee Wilder
- Production companies
- Republic Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Paul KellyMax Anderson
Douglas FowleyJoe Eykner
Anne GwynneBelle Martin
Maris WrixonLinda Vale
Selmer JacksonDr. Lawson
Cy KendallRed Hogan
Walter SoderlingCoroner
Victor PotelGas Attendant (as Vic Potel)
George ChandlerBartender
Phyllis AdairNurse
Ted StanhopeDrug Clerk
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