Escape from Crime
“I loved a guy with a gun!”
Synopsis
Ex-con Red O'Hara becomes a daring news photographer, but his old ways get him into trouble.
Top Cast
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Richard Travis
Dennis Daniel "Red" O'Hara
Julie Bishop
Molly O'Hara
Jackie Gleason
Evans - Convict Getting Mug Shot (as Jackie C. Gleason)
Frank Wilcox
Cornell
Rex Williams
Slim Dugan
Wade Boteler
Lieutenant 'Biff' Malone
Charles Cahill Wilson
C.L. Reardon - Managing Editor (as Charles Wilson)
Paul Fix
Dude Merrill
Ruth Ford
Myrt - Slim's Moll
John Hamilton
Rafferty
Ann Corcoran
Belle Mason - Dude's Moll
Ben Taggart
Warden Kirby
Hank Mann
Pete
William Hopper
Hastings
Bill Edwards
Reporter
Murray Alper
Fingerprint Assistant
Ray Teal
Gangster
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. Ross Lederman
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond L. Schrock
- Original Score
- William Lava
- Original Title
- Escape from Crime
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. Ross Lederman
Raymond L. Schrock, Daniel Ahern
William Lava
James Van Trees
Doug Gould
William Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
D. Ross Lederman
Director
Raymond L. Schrock
Screenplay
William Jacobs
Producer
William Lava
Original Music Composer
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Doug Gould
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape from Crime
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escape from Crime about?
Ex-con Red O'Hara becomes a daring news photographer, but his old ways get him into trouble.
Who directed Escape from Crime?
Escape from Crime was directed by D. Ross Lederman.
Who stars in Escape from Crime?
The principal cast of Escape from Crime includes Richard Travis, Julie Bishop, Jackie Gleason, Frank Wilcox, Rex Williams.
When was Escape from Crime released and how long is it?
Escape from Crime was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Escape from Crime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape from Crime was composed by William Lava.