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The Escape

The Escape

The Escape
1939 1h 3m5.5

The Escape

“SMASHING DRAMA of the city streets...thousands fighting...for survival!”

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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.

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DirectorRicardo Cortez
ScreenplayHelen Logan, Robert Ellis
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 5, 1939
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 3m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.5 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.2 / 10
Votes1
GenresCrime, Drama
Studio20th Century Fox
The Escape
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Cast

Kane Richmond

Kane Richmond

Eddie Farrell

Amanda Duff

Amanda Duff

Juli Peronni

June Gale

June Gale

Annie Qualen

Edward Norris

Edward Norris

Louie Peronni

Henry Armetta

Henry Armetta

Guiseppi Peronni

Frank Reicher

Frank Reicher

Dr. Shumaker

Scotty Beckett

Scotty Beckett

Willie Rogers

Leona Roberts

Leona Roberts

Aunt Mamie Qualen

Rex Downing

Rex Downing

Tommy Rogers

Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler

Jim Rogers

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Roger McGee

Swat

Richard Lane

Richard Lane

David Clifford

Jack Carson

Jack Carson

Chet Warren

Matt McHugh

Matt McHugh

Pete

Helen Ericson

Helen Ericson

Helen Gardner

Jessie Arnold

Jessie Arnold

Neighbor

Stanley Blystone

Stanley Blystone

Policeman

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Nick Copeland

Chummy Miller

Ellen Drew

Ellen Drew

Reporter

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Jack Easton

Reporter

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Sam Finn

Gangster

Mary Gordon

Mary Gordon

Neighbor

John Harmon

John Harmon

Gangster

Aggie Herring

Aggie Herring

Mrs. Nearny

Al Hill

Al Hill

Lefty

Selmer Jackson

Selmer Jackson

Mr. Henley

Thomas E. Jackson

Thomas E. Jackson

Police Lieutenant

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Jerry Jerome

Gangster

Edward Keane

Edward Keane

Captain of Detectives

Milton Kibbee

Milton Kibbee

Neighbor

Robert Lowery

Robert Lowery

Ambulance Driver

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James T. Mack

Watchman

Ivan Miller

Ivan Miller

Police Captain

🎭

Bruce Mitchell

Police Sergeant

David Newell

David Newell

Reporter

Pat O'Malley

Pat O'Malley

Neighbor

🎭

Sandra Lee Richards

Clifford Child

🎭

Agnes Steele

Matron

🎭

Fred Walburn

Boy

🎭

Garland Weaver

Reporter

Mark Roberts

Mark Roberts

MIckey

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Escape

Where can I watch The Escape?

The Escape (1939) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Escape about?

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...

Who directed The Escape?

The Escape (1939) was directed by Ricardo Cortez. The film is a Crime, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 3m, rated 5.5/10.

How long is The Escape?

The Escape runs 1h 3m (63 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.5/10 from 1 votes. Genre: Crime, Drama.

Is The Escape worth watching?

The Escape is rated 5.5/10 by 1 viewers — below average. A good pick for Crime and Drama fans.