The Escape(1939)
SMASHING DRAMA of the city streets...thousands fighting...for survival!
The Escape Synopsis
An embittered Louie Peronni returns from prison to find that his sister, Juli Peronni, is engaged to policeman Eddie Farrell, and also finds that his secret wife Annie Qualen has placed their baby girl in a foundling home. With his old gang again, Louie plans a robbery of a fur warehouse. Louie shoots down the night watchman and is trailed home where his father Guiseppe Peronni persuades him not to fight it out with the police. Determined to let Louie take the full rap, the gang kidnaps the district attorney's daughter.
The Escape (1939) is a crime and drama film directed by Ricardo Cortez, released on October 5, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 3m. It stars Kane Richmond, Amanda Duff, June Gale and Edward Norris. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ricardo Cortez
- Writers:
- Helen Logan, Robert Ellis
- Producers:
- Sol M. Wurtzel
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Cronjager
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
The Escape Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kane Richmond
as Eddie Farrell
Amanda Duff
as Juli Peronni
June Gale
as Annie Qualen
Edward Norris
as Louie Peronni
Henry Armetta
as Guiseppi Peronni
Frank Reicher
as Dr. Shumaker
Scotty Beckett
as Willie Rogers
Leona Roberts
as Aunt Mamie Qualen
Rex Downing
as Tommy Rogers
Jimmy Butler
as Jim Rogers
- Roger McGee
Roger McGee
as Swat
Richard Lane
as David Clifford
Key crew
Directed by Ricardo Cortez, written by Helen Logan and Robert Ellis, produced by Sol M. Wurtzel.
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The Escape Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Escape – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Escape online?
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Who stars in The Escape?
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The main cast of The Escape (1939) includes Kane Richmond, Amanda Duff, June Gale, Edward Norris and Henry Armetta. The film was directed by Ricardo Cortez. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Escape released?
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The Escape was released on October 5, 1939 and runs for 1h 3m.
Is The Escape worth watching?
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The Escape (1939) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.