Movie: Flight from Destiny

Top 10 Billed Cast

Geraldine Fitzgerald
Geraldine Fitzgerald

Betty Farroway

Thomas Mitchell
Thomas Mitchell

Prof. Henry Todhunter

Jeffrey Lynn
Jeffrey Lynn

Michael Farroway

James Stephenson
James Stephenson

Dr. Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens

Mona Maris
Mona Maris

Ketti Moret

Jonathan Hale
Jonathan Hale

Dist. Atty. Johnson

David Bruce
David Bruce

John Saunders

Thurston Hall
Thurston Hall

Dean Somers

Mary Gordon
Mary Gordon

Martha

John Eldredge
John Eldredge

Peterson

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1941-02-08

  • Average

    5.2

  • Rating:

    2.6 starts
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