Movie
Flight from Destiny
Released: February 8, 1941 (1941)
Runtime: 75 minutes
Genres: Crime, Drama
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Thurston Hall as Dean Somers
Age at release: 58
- Mary Gordon as Martha
Age at release: 58
- James Stephenson as Dr. Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens
Age at release: 51
- Jonathan Hale as Dist. Atty. Johnson
Age at release: 49
- Thomas Mitchell as Prof. Henry Todhunter
Age at release: 48
- Mona Maris as Ketti Moret
Age at release: 37
- John Eldredge as Peterson
Age at release: 36
- Jeffrey Lynn as Michael Farroway
Age at release: 31
- Geraldine Fitzgerald as Betty Farroway
Age at release: 27
- David Bruce as John Saunders
Age at release: 25
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- Frank Reicher as Edvaard Kreindling
Age at release: 65
- Robert Homans as Jailer
Age at release: 63
- Romaine Callender as Psychiatrist
Age at release: 57
- Sam Ash as Desk Clerk at Club
Age at release: 56
- John Hamilton as Judge
Age at release: 54
- Manart Kippen as Detective Fereti
Age at release: 48
- Eddy Chandler as Eddy, Headkeeper
Age at release: 46
- William Forrest as Prentiss
Age at release: 38
- Alexander Lockwood as Conway
Age at release: 38
- Libby Taylor as Maid
Age at release: 38
- Stephen Chase as Walter Sender
Age at release: 38
- Edward Gargan as Hotel Doorman
Age at release: 38
- Hardie Albright as Ferrers
Age at release: 37
- Weldon Heyburn as Brooks
Age at release: 37
- Sol Gorss as Cab Driver #1
Age at release: 32
- Willie Best as George
Age at release: 27
- William Hopper as Travin
Age at release: 26
- Peter Ashley as Young Man Saying 'She Walked Out on Me'
Age at release: Unknown
- Ann Edmonds as Nurse
Age at release: Unknown
- Richard Kipling as Elderly Man Saying 'She Took Every Cent I Had'
Age at release: Unknown