Escape to Glory
"Forget All The Action Pictures You Ever Saw... And Brace Yourself For A New Kind Of Thrill!"
Originally released in 1940. Escape to Glory is a drama film. directed by John Brahm. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pat O'Brien, Constance Bennett, and John Halliday
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 4m
64 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escape to Glory about?
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 o...
Who directed Escape to Glory?
Escape to Glory was directed by John Brahm.
How long is Escape to Glory?
Escape to Glory has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was Escape to Glory released?
Escape to Glory was released on May 20, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Escape to Glory?
The main cast of Escape to Glory includes Pat O'Brien, Constance Bennett, John Halliday, Alan Baxter, Erwin Kalser.