Crime ·Drama · United States of America · 1941 · 1h 15m

Flight from Destiny

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Director
Vincent Sherman
Cast
Geraldine Fitzgerald as Betty Farroway Thomas Mitchell as Prof. Henry Todhunter Jeffrey Lynn as Michael Farroway James Stephenson as Dr. Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens Mona Maris as Ketti Moret Jonathan Hale as Dist. Atty. Johnson
Crew
James Van Trees — Director of Photography Thomas Richards — Editor Heinz Roemheld — Original Music Composer Barry Trivers — Screenplay Anthony Berkeley Cox — Story Damon Giffard — Costume Design
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
professorfemme fataledying manmurderpainter as artistvigilante justicephilosophy professorphilosophy of moralityart forgerhelping others
Key Collaborators
Vincent Sherman Director James Van Trees Director of Photography Thomas Richards Editor Heinz Roemheld Original Music Composer Barry Trivers Screenplay Anthony Berkeley Cox Story Damon Giffard Costume Design
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