Flight from Destiny
1941 · 75 min
Crime · Drama
★ 5.8After 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.
Crew
- Director Vincent Sherman
- Screenplay Barry Trivers
- Story Anthony Berkeley Cox
- Director of Photography James Van Trees
Cast
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Betty Farroway
Thomas Mitchell
Prof. Henry Todhunter
Jeffrey Lynn
Michael Farroway
James Stephenson
Dr. Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens
Mona Maris
Ketti Moret
Jonathan Hale
Dist. Atty. Johnson
David Bruce
John Saunders
Thurston Hall
Dean Somers
Mary Gordon
Martha
John Eldredge
Peterson
Hardie Albright
Ferrers
William Forrest
Prentiss
Crew
- Director — Vincent Sherman
- Screenplay — Barry Trivers
- Story — Anthony Berkeley Cox
- Director of Photography — James Van Trees
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