The Glass Alibi

The Glass Alibi

NR 1946 · 68 min · ★ 4.2 · Crime, Drama, Thriller

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.

Directed by W. Lee Wilder · Written by Mindret Lord

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