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Flight from Destiny

52 %|Feb 8, 1941|Crime, Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Thomas Richards
Editor
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Vincent Sherman
Director
Anthony Berkeley
Story
Barry Trivers
Screenplay
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Perc Westmore
Makeup Artist
Leo F. Forbstein
Music Director

Cast

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Geraldine Fitzgerald
Betty Farroway
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Thomas Mitchell
Prof. Henry Todhunter
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Jeffrey Lynn
Michael Farroway
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James Stephenson
Dr. Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens
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Mona Maris
Ketti Moret
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Jonathan Hale
Dist. Atty. Johnson
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David Bruce
John Saunders
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Thurston Hall
Dean Somers
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Frank Reicher
Edvaard Kreindling
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Sam Ash
Desk Clerk at Club
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Peter Ashley
Young Man Saying 'She Walked Out on Me'
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Romaine Callender
Psychiatrist
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Eddy Chandler
Eddy, Headkeeper
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Stephen Chase
Walter Sender
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Edward Gargan
Hotel Doorman
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Sol Gorss
Cab Driver #1
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Richard Kipling
Elderly Man Saying 'She Took Every Cent I Had'
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Manart Kippen
Detective Fereti
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Al Lloyd
Man Walking Out of Hotel
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Evelyn Mulhall
Undetermined Role
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Inez Palange
Mrs. Moraciagos
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Paul Panzer
Jim's Cafe Waiter
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Alexis Smith
Young Woman Saying 'I Wish She Was Dead'
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Rolla Stewart
Ketti's Daughter
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Rafael Alcayde
Monsieur Lascaut
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Elliott Sullivan
Cab Driver #2