Escape to Paradise (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1939, Escape to Paradise is a comedy and romance film directed by Erle C. Kenton, running about 60 minutes. “A show to make you glow...Gay adventure and romance, ringing with song.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American tourist in South America finds love and unexpected trouble.
Who’s in it. Escape to Paradise stars Bobby Breen as Roberto Ramos, Kent Taylor as Richard Fleming, Marla Shelton as Juanita and Rudolph Anders as Alexander Komac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Escape to Paradise has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape to Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape to Paradise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape to Paradise (1939)?
- In US, Escape to Paradise is available to stream on Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Escape to Paradise worth watching?
- Escape to Paradise holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape to Paradise?
- Escape to Paradise stars Bobby Breen, Kent Taylor, Marla Shelton, Rudolph Anders and Joyce Compton.
- When was Escape to Paradise released?
- Escape to Paradise was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.