Escape by Night (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1937, Escape by Night is an action and crime film directed by Hamilton MacFadden, running about 72 minutes. “A blast of drama when a city mob hides out in the country!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Runyonesque crooks on the lam hide out on blind man's pastoral farm and decide to go straight.
Who’s in it. Escape by Night stars William Hall as Nicholas 'Nick' Allen, Anne Nagel as Linda Adams, Dean Jagger as James 'Capper' Regan and Steffi Duna as Josephine 'Jo' Elliott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Escape by Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape by Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape by Night tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape by Night (1937)?
- In US, Escape by Night is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Escape by Night worth watching?
- Escape by Night holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape by Night?
- Escape by Night stars William Hall, Anne Nagel, Dean Jagger, Steffi Duna and Ward Bond.