Escape by Night
1937, English. Directed by Hamilton MacFadden.
A blast of drama when a city mob hides out in the country!
Runyonesque crooks on the lam hide out on blind man's pastoral farm and decide to go straight.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Hamilton MacFaddenDirector
- William HallNicholas 'Nick' Allen
- Anne NagelLinda Adams
- Dean JaggerJames 'Capper' Regan
- Steffi DunaJosephine 'Jo' Elliott
- Ward BondPeter 'Spudsy' Baker
- Murray AlperHorace 'Red' Graham
- Charles WaldronPop Adams
- George MeekerFred Peters
- Wallis ClarkDistrict Attorney Baldwin
- Arthur AylesworthSheriff Charlie Thornton
- Anthony WardeMike Grayson
- BillBill - the Dog
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harold Shumate
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How long is Escape by Night?
Escape by Night runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Does Escape by Night have a post-credits scene?
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Escape by Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Escape by Night is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Escape by Night on?
Escape by Night isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Escape by Night?
If you liked Escape by Night, try Oscar Shaw, My Blue Heaven, See Spot Run.
Who directed Escape by Night?
Escape by Night (1937) was directed by Hamilton MacFadden and stars William Hall, Anne Nagel, Dean Jagger.