The Escape (1939 film)

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The Escape
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Ricardo Cortez
Screenplay by Robert Ellis
Helen Logan
Produced by Sol M. Wurtzel
Starring Kane Richmond
Amanda Duff
June Gale
Edward Norris
Henry Armetta
Frank Reicher
Cinematography Edward Cronjager
Edited by Fred Allen
Production
company
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
  • October 6, 1939 (1939-10-06)
Running time
63 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Escape is a 1939 American crime film directed by Ricardo Cortez and written by Robert Ellis and Helen Logan. The film stars Kane Richmond, Amanda Duff, June Gale, Edward Norris, Henry Armetta and Frank Reicher. The film was released on October 6, 1939, by 20th Century Fox. [1] [2] [3]

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References

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