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7.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR19321h 7mUnited States of America

Escapade

“Warning to Women! A bitter lesson to men. A startling drama of modern marriage.”

Synopsis

Upon release from the penitentiary, Phillip Whitney tells his friend, Bennie, that he is going straight, and visits his lawyer brother John. Phillip looks up to John and while incarcerated maintained contact with him through a continental mailing agency. As John has no idea he was in prison, Phillip tells him that he has just returned from Japan.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 1, 1932

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Richard Thorpe
Screenplay & Story
Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Original Title
Escapade
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 7m
Production Studios
Invincible Pictures Corp.

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Richard Thorpe

Screenplay & Story

Edward T. Lowe Jr.

Director of Photography

M.A. Andersen

Producers

Maury M. Cohen, George R. Batcheller

Department Leadership Roster

Maury M. Cohen

Producer

Richard Thorpe

Richard Thorpe

Director

George R. Batcheller

Producer

Edward T. Lowe Jr.

Writer

M.A. Andersen

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Escapade.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Escapade

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Escapade about?

Upon release from the penitentiary, Phillip Whitney tells his friend, Bennie, that he is going straight, and visits his lawyer brother John. Phillip looks up to John and while incarcerated maintained contact with him through a continental mailing agency. As John has no idea he was in prison, Phillip tells him that he has just returned from Japan.

Who directed Escapade?

Escapade was directed by Richard Thorpe.

Who stars in Escapade?

The principal cast of Escapade includes Jameson Thomas, Sally Blane, Anthony Bushell, Thomas E. Jackson, Walter Long.

When was Escapade released and how long is it?

Escapade was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Escapade?

Escapade holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).