Escape (1940)

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 1st, 1940 (Limited)
Video Release: July 7th, 2010 by MGM Video, released as Escape (1940)
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 98 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Escape Room
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Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Leading Cast

Norma Shearer    Countess Ruby von Treck
Robert Taylor    Mark Preysing

Supporting Cast

Conrad Veidt    General Kurt von Kolb
Alla Nazimova    Emmy Ritter
Felix Bressart    Fritz Keller
Albert Bassermann    Dr. Arthur Henning
Philip Dorn    Dr. Ditten
Bonita Granville    Ursula
Edgar Barrier    Commissioner
Elsa Basserman    Frau Henning

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Mervyn LeRoy    Director
Arch Oboler    Screenwriter
Marguerite Roberts    Screenwriter
Ethel Vance*    Based on the Novel "Escape" by
Mervyn LeRoy    Producer
Lawrence Weingarten    Producer
George Boemler    Editor
Franz Waxman    Composer
Robert Planck    Director of Photography

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 1st, 1940 (Limited)
Video Release: July 7th, 2010 by MGM Video, released as Escape (1940)
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 98 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Escape Room
Create your own comparison chart…
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Norma Shearer    Countess Ruby von Treck
Robert Taylor    Mark Preysing

Supporting Cast

Conrad Veidt    General Kurt von Kolb
Alla Nazimova    Emmy Ritter
Felix Bressart    Fritz Keller
Albert Bassermann    Dr. Arthur Henning
Philip Dorn    Dr. Ditten
Bonita Granville    Ursula
Edgar Barrier    Commissioner
Elsa Basserman    Frau Henning

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Mervyn LeRoy    Director
Arch Oboler    Screenwriter
Marguerite Roberts    Screenwriter
Ethel Vance*    Based on the Novel "Escape" by
Mervyn LeRoy    Producer
Lawrence Weingarten    Producer
George Boemler    Editor
Franz Waxman    Composer
Robert Planck    Director of Photography

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