Escape by Night(1937)
A blast of drama when a city mob hides out in the country!
Escape by Night Synopsis
Runyonesque crooks on the lam hide out on blind man's pastoral farm and decide to go straight.
Escape by Night (1937) is a action and crime film directed by Hamilton MacFadden, released on September 1, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars William Hall, Anne Nagel, Dean Jagger and Steffi Duna. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Hamilton MacFadden
- Writers:
- Harold Shumate
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Escape by Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Hall
as Nicholas 'Nick' Allen
Anne Nagel
as Linda Adams
Dean Jagger
as James 'Capper' Regan
Steffi Duna
as Josephine 'Jo' Elliott
Ward Bond
as Peter 'Spudsy' Baker
Murray Alper
as Horace 'Red' Graham
- Charles Waldron
Charles Waldron
as Pop Adams
George Meeker
as Fred Peters
Wallis Clark
as District Attorney Baldwin
Arthur Aylesworth
as Sheriff Charlie Thornton
Anthony Warde
as Mike Grayson
- Bill
Bill
as Bill - the Dog
Key crew
Directed by Hamilton MacFadden, written by Harold Shumate.
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Escape by Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 10 ratings.
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Escape by Night – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Escape by Night online?
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Escape by Night (1937) is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Escape by Night?
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The main cast of Escape by Night (1937) includes William Hall, Anne Nagel, Dean Jagger, Steffi Duna and Ward Bond. The film was directed by Hamilton MacFadden. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Escape by Night released?
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Escape by Night was released on September 1, 1937 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is Escape by Night worth watching?
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Escape by Night (1937) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.