Escape to Glory(1940)
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Escape to Glory Synopsis
The Grand Hotel formula that was so overworked in the 1930s made an encore appearance in 1940's Escape to Glory. The story is given timeliness by placing the characters on a British merchant ship on the very day that World War II is declared. The ship is attacked by a Nazi U-Boat, resulting in a variety of reactions from the diverse passengers--one of whom (Erwin Kalser) is a German doctor. Constance Bennett is glamorous, Pat O'Brien is boozy, John Halliday is pensive, and everybody else (except for the German medico) is plain fearful.
Escape to Glory (1940) is a drama film directed by John Brahm, released on May 20, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Pat O'Brien, Constance Bennett, John Halliday and Alan Baxter. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- John Brahm
- Writers:
- P.J. Wolfson
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Escape to Glory Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pat O'Brien
as Mike Farrough
Constance Bennett
as Christine Blaine
John Halliday
as John Morgan
Alan Baxter
as Larry Perrin, alias Larry Ross
Erwin Kalser
as Dr. Adolph Behrens
Edgar Buchanan
as Charles Atterbee
Frank Sully
as Tommy Malone
Marjorie Gateson
as Mrs. Winslow
Francis Pierlot
as Professor Mudge
Jessie Busley
as Mrs. Mudge
Melville Cooper
as Ship's Mate Penney
Stanley Logan
as Captain James P. Hollister
Key crew
Directed by John Brahm, written by P.J. Wolfson.
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Escape to Glory Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Escape to Glory – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Escape to Glory online?
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Who stars in Escape to Glory?
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The main cast of Escape to Glory (1940) includes Pat O'Brien, Constance Bennett, John Halliday, Alan Baxter and Erwin Kalser. The film was directed by John Brahm. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Escape to Glory released?
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Escape to Glory was released on May 20, 1940 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is Escape to Glory worth watching?
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Escape to Glory (1940) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.