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Escape! (1930)

1930-04-05 · 1h 10m · EN
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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. The first film produced by Associated Talking Pictures, which would eventually evolve into Ealing Studios.

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Basil DeanDirector

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Mabel PoultonMabel PoultonThe Girl in Hyde ParkIan HunterIan HunterWilliam Brown, the PlainclothesmanGerald du MaurierGerald du MaurierCaptain Matt DenantGordon HarkerGordon HarkerConvict 272Edna BestEdna BestThe Gentlewoman In BedMadeleine CarrollMadeleine CarrollDoraHorace HodgesHorace HodgesThe Gentleman at Stream-sideLewis CassonLewis CassonLandowner BrowningMarie NeyMarie NeyGrace, Dora's sisterAustin TrevorAustin TrevorThe VicarFelix AylmerFelix AylmerThe Prison GovernorJean CadellJean CadellThe Picnic Woman

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FugitivePrisonerEscapeHuntingFox hunt

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Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityFugitive · Prisoner · EscapeDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference359020Actor preference249859 · 748632 · 700679

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Frequently asked questions about Escape!

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 people to remain a fugitive of the law. The first film produced by Associated Talking Pictures, which would eventually evolve into Ealing Studios.

How long is Escape!?

Escape! has a runtime of 70 minutes.