Flight from Destiny (1941)

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.

Directing:
  • Vincent Sherman

Writing:
  • Barry Trivers
  • Anthony Berkeley

Stars:
Release Date: 1941-02-08
themoviedb icon 5.2/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 75
Thurston Hall
Thurston Hall
Dean Somers
Mary Gordon
Mary Gordon
Martha
John Eldredge
John Eldredge
Peterson
Romaine Callender
Romaine Calle...
Psychiatrist
David Bruce
David Bruce
John Saunders
Inez Palange
Inez Palange
Mrs. Moraciagos
Jonathan Hale
Jonathan Hale
Dist. Atty. Johnson
Alexis Smith
Alexis Smith
Young Woman Saying 'I Wish She Was Dead'
Edward Gargan
Edward Gargan
Hotel Doorman
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Geraldine Fit...
Betty Farroway
William Hopper
William Hoppe...
Travin
Jeffrey Lynn
Jeffrey Lynn
Michael Farroway
Frank Reicher
Frank Reicher
Edvaard Kreindling
Alexander Lockwood
Alexander Loc...
Conway
John Hamilton
John Hamilton
Judge
Willie Best
Willie Best
George
Eddy Chandler
Eddy Chandler
Eddy, Headkeeper
William Forrest
William Forre...
Prentiss
Paul Panzer
Paul Panzer
Jim's Cafe Waiter
Sam Ash
Sam Ash
Desk Clerk at Club
Robert Homans
Robert Homans
Jailer
James Stephenson
James Stephen...
Dr. Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens
Stephen Chase
Stephen Chase
Walter Sender
Thomas Mitchell
Thomas Mitche...
Prof. Henry Todhunter
Mona Maris
Mona Maris
Ketti Moret
Hardie Albright
Hardie Albrig...
Ferrers
Weldon Heyburn
Weldon Heybur...
Brooks
Libby Taylor
Libby Taylor
Maid
Edwin Stanley
Edwin Stanley
Doctor
Elliott Sullivan
Elliott Sulli...
Cab Driver #2
Rafael Alcayde
Rafael Alcayd...
Monsieur Lascaut