Flight from Destiny (1941)
Overview
After his doctor informs him he will die in six months, Professor Henry Todhunter decides to spend his last days killing someone who contributes nothing but harm to society. When Henry learns that his friend Betty's husband, Michael, has been painting forgeries of ancient paintings for gallery owner Ketti Moret, he investigates the fraudulent dealer's life. Judging that Ketti is truly evil, Henry prepares to murder her.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.2919 |
Directed By
Vincent Sherman
Crew
Anthony Berkeley
Barry Trivers
James Van Trees
Thomas Richards
Vincent Sherman
Heinz Roemheld
Leo F. Forbstein
Ray Heindorf
Robert Rossen
Edmund Grainger
Esdras Hartley
Elmer Decker
Damon Giffard
Perc Westmore
Charles Kenyon
Bryan Foy
Charles Lang
TOP CAST
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Betty Farroway
Thomas Mitchell
Prof. Henry Todhunter
Jeffrey Lynn
Michael Farroway
James Stephenson
Dr. Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens
Mona Maris
Ketti Moret
Jonathan Hale
Dist. Atty. Johnson
David Bruce
John Saunders
Thurston Hall
Dean Somers
Mary Gordon
Martha
John Eldredge
Peterson
Hardie Albright
Ferrers
William Forrest
Prentiss
Weldon Heyburn
Brooks
William Hopper
Travin
Alexander Lockwood
Conway
Frank Reicher
Edvaard Kreindling
Willie Best
George
Libby Taylor
Maid
Sam Ash
Desk Clerk at Club
Peter Ashley
Young Man Saying 'She Walked Out on Me'
Romaine Callender
Psychiatrist
Eddy Chandler
Eddy, Headkeeper
Stephen Chase
Walter Sender
Ann Edmonds
Nurse
Edward Gargan
Hotel Doorman
Sol Gorss
Cab Driver #1
John Hamilton
Judge
Robert Homans
Jailer
Richard Kipling
Elderly Man Saying 'She Took Every Cent I Had'
Manart Kippen
Detective Fereti
Al Lloyd
Man Walking Out of Hotel
Evelyn Mulhall
Undetermined Role
Inez Palange
Mrs. Moraciagos
Paul Panzer
Jim's Cafe Waiter
Alexis Smith
Young Woman Saying 'I Wish She Was Dead'
Edwin Stanley
Doctor
Rolla Stewart
Ketti's Daughter
Rafael Alcayde
Monsieur Lascaut
Elliott Sullivan
Cab Driver #2
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