Escape from Crime(1942)
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Escape from Crime Synopsis
Ex-con Red O'Hara becomes a daring news photographer, but his old ways get him into trouble.
Escape from Crime (1942) is a crime film directed by D. Ross Lederman, released on July 25, 1942 with a runtime of 51m. It stars Richard Travis, Julie Bishop, Jackie Gleason and Frank Wilcox. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- D. Ross Lederman
- Writers:
- Daniel Ahern, Raymond L. Schrock
- Producers:
- William Jacobs
- Cinematographer:
- James Van Trees
- Composer:
- William Lava
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Escape from Crime Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Travis
as Dennis Daniel "Red" O'Hara
Julie Bishop
as Molly O'Hara
Jackie Gleason
as Evans - Convict Getting Mug Shot (as Jackie C. Gleason)
Frank Wilcox
as Cornell
Rex Williams
as Slim Dugan
Wade Boteler
as Lieutenant 'Biff' Malone
Charles Cahill Wilson
as C.L. Reardon - Managing Editor (as Charles Wilson)
Paul Fix
as Dude Merrill
Ruth Ford
as Myrt - Slim's Moll
John Hamilton
as Rafferty
Ann Corcoran
as Belle Mason - Dude's Moll
Ben Taggart
as Warden Kirby
Key crew
Directed by D. Ross Lederman, written by Daniel Ahern and Raymond L. Schrock, produced by William Jacobs.
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Escape from Crime Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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Escape from Crime – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Escape from Crime online?
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Escape from Crime (1942) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Escape from Crime?
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The main cast of Escape from Crime (1942) includes Richard Travis, Julie Bishop, Jackie Gleason, Frank Wilcox and Rex Williams. The film was directed by D. Ross Lederman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Escape from Crime released?
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Escape from Crime was released on July 25, 1942 and runs for 51m.
Is Escape from Crime worth watching?
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Escape from Crime (1942) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.