The Escape
"SMASHING DRAMA of the city streets...thousands fighting...for survival!"
Originally released in 1939. The Escape is a crime/drama film. directed by Ricardo Cortez. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kane Richmond, Amanda Duff, and June Gale
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 5, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Escape?
The Escape was directed by Ricardo Cortez.
How long is The Escape?
The Escape has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was The Escape released?
The Escape was released on October 5, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Escape?
The main cast of The Escape includes Kane Richmond, Amanda Duff, June Gale, Edward Norris, Henry Armetta.