Flight from Destiny

1941•1h 15m•

★5.8(9 ratings)

CrimeDrama

Overview

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.

Director

Vincent Sherman

Writers

Anthony Berkeley Cox, Barry Trivers

Watchlist

Main Cast

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Betty Farroway

Thomas Mitchell

Prof. Henry Todhunter

Jeffrey Lynn

Michael Farroway

James Stephenson

Dr. Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens

Mona Maris

Ketti Moret

Flight from Destiny

1941•1h 15m•

★5.8(9 ratings)

CrimeDrama

Overview

Director

Vincent Sherman

Writers

Anthony Berkeley Cox, Barry Trivers

Watchlist

Main Cast

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Betty Farroway

Thomas Mitchell

Prof. Henry Todhunter

Jeffrey Lynn

Michael Farroway

James Stephenson

Dr. Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens

Mona Maris

Ketti Moret

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Vincent Sherman
Assistant Director: Elmer Decker

Writing

Story: Anthony Berkeley Cox
Screenplay: Barry Trivers

Production

Associate Producer: Edmund Grainger
Executive Producer: Bryan Foy

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Heinz Roemheld
Sound: Charles Lang
Music Director: Leo F. Forbstein
Music Arranger: Ray Heindorf

Cinematography

Director of Photography: James Van Trees

Editing

Editor: Thomas Richards

Art Direction

Art Direction: Esdras Hartley

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Damon Giffard
Makeup Artist: Perc Westmore

Did You Know?

The runtime is 75 minutes (1h 15m).

The film was directed by Vincent Sherman.

The screenplay was written by Barry Trivers.

The score was composed by Heinz Roemheld.

Cinematography was handled by James Van Trees.

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0033608.

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5.8/10

Average

9 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Flight from Destiny

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Flight from Destiny

Overview

Director

Writers

Main Cast

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Thomas Mitchell

Jeffrey Lynn

James Stephenson

Mona Maris

Flight from Destiny

Overview

Director

Writers

Main Cast

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Thomas Mitchell

Jeffrey Lynn

James Stephenson

Mona Maris

Jonathan Hale

David Bruce

Thurston Hall

Mary Gordon

John Eldredge

Hardie Albright

William Forrest

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Writing

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