Safe in Hell
“Love had mocked her...Life had marked her...Too honorless to be loved...But too beautiful to be safe in a land of forgotten men!”
Synopsis
To avoid the rigors of the law, Gilda flees New Orleans and hides on a Caribbean island where the worst criminals can ask for asylum. Besieged by the scum of the earth, Gilda will soon find out that she has found refuge in hell.
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SAFE IN HELL (1931) Theatrical Trailer - Dorothy Mackaill, Donald Cook, Ralf Harolde
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-20
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Dorothy Mackaill
Gilda Carlson
Donald Cook
Carl Bergen
Ralf Harolde
Piet van Saal
John Wray
Eagan
Ivan F. Simpson
Crunch
Victor Varconi
General Emmanuel Jesus Maria Gomez
Nina Mae McKinney
Leonie
Charles Middleton
Lawyer Jones
Morgan Wallace
Mr. Bruno
Clarence Muse
Newcastle
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Larson
Noble Johnson
Bobo
Cecil Cunningham
Angie
Harold Waldridge
New Orleans Hotel Bellhop (uncredited)
Lionel Belmore
Judge (uncredited)
Chris-Pin Martin
Jury Member (uncredited)
Rondo Hatton
Jury Member (uncredited)
Sam Appel
Court Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
December 12, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Maude Fulton, Joseph Jackson, Houston Branch
- Original Title
- Safe in Hell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Maude Fulton, Joseph Jackson, Houston Branch
Sidney Hickox
Owen Marks
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Earl Luick
Costume Design
Owen Marks
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Safe in Hell
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What is Safe in Hell about?
To avoid the rigors of the law, Gilda flees New Orleans and hides on a Caribbean island where the worst criminals can ask for asylum. Besieged by the scum of the earth, Gilda will soon find out that she has found refuge in hell.
Who directed Safe in Hell?
Safe in Hell was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Safe in Hell?
The principal cast of Safe in Hell includes Dorothy Mackaill, Donald Cook, Ralf Harolde, John Wray, Ivan F. Simpson.
When was Safe in Hell released and how long is it?
Safe in Hell was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Safe in Hell?
Safe in Hell holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).