Escape!
Originally released in 1930. Escape! is a crime/drama film. directed by Basil Dean. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gerald du Maurier, Mabel Poulton, and Ian Hunter
Synopsis
When Matt Denant (Gerald de Maurier) finds himself wrongly imprisoned for manslaughter, he takes an opportunity to escape from jail during a foggy day and is forced to rely on the goodwill of local people to remain a fugitive of the law.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 28, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gerald du Maurier
as Captain Matt Denant
Mabel Poulton
as The Girl in Hyde Park
Ian Hunter
as William Brown, the Plainclothesman
Gordon Harker
as Convict 272
Edna Best
as The Gentlewoman In Bed
Horace Hodges
as The Gentleman at Stream-side
Lewis Casson
as Landowner Browning
Madeleine Carroll
as Dora
Marie Ney
as Grace, Dora's sister
Austin Trevor
as The Vicar
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Associated Radio Pictures (ARP)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escape! about?
When Matt Denant (Gerald de Maurier) finds himself wrongly imprisoned for manslaughter, he takes an opportunity to escape from jail during a foggy day and is forced to rely on the goodwill of local...
Who directed Escape!?
Escape! was directed by Basil Dean.
How long is Escape!?
Escape! has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Escape! released?
Escape! was released on August 28, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Escape!?
The main cast of Escape! includes Gerald du Maurier, Mabel Poulton, Ian Hunter, Gordon Harker, Edna Best.