Crime ·Drama · United States of America · 1932 · 1h 7m

Escapade

Escapade poster
Director
Richard Thorpe
Cast
Jameson Thomas as John Whitney Sally Blane as Kay Whitney Anthony Bushell as Philip Whitney Thomas E. Jackson as Bennie Walter Long as Gympy McLane Carmelita Geraghty as Mildred Warren
Crew
M.A. Andersen — Director of Photography Edward T. Lowe Jr. — Writer Maury M. Cohen — Producer George R. Batcheller — Producer
Tagline

Warning to Women! A bitter lesson to men. A startling drama of modern marriage.

Synopsis

Upon release from the penitentiary, Phillip Whitney tells his friend, Bennie, that he is going straight, and visits his lawyer brother John. Phillip looks up to John and while incarcerated maintained contact with him through a continental mailing agency. As John has no idea he was in prison, Phillip tells him that he has just returned from Japan.

Mood & Themes
penitentiaryrevengelawyergun fight
Key Collaborators
Richard Thorpe Director M.A. Andersen Director of Photography Edward T. Lowe Jr. Writer Maury M. Cohen Producer George R. Batcheller Producer
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