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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