Escape to Glory
1940, English. Directed by John Brahm.
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The Grand Hotel formula that was so overworked in the 1930s made an encore appearance in 1940's Escape to Glory. The story is given timeliness by placing the characters on a British merchant ship on the very day that World War II is declared. The ship is attacked by a Nazi U-Boat, resulting in a variety of reactions from the diverse passengers--one of whom (Erwin Kalser) is a German doctor. Constance Bennett is glamorous, Pat O'Brien is boozy, John Halliday is pensive, and everybody else (except for the German medico) is plain fearful.
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John BrahmDirector
- Pat O'BrienMike Farrough
- Constance BennettChristine Blaine
- John HallidayJohn Morgan
- Alan BaxterLarry Perrin, alias Larry Ross
- Erwin KalserDr. Adolph Behrens
- Edgar BuchananCharles Atterbee
- Frank SullyTommy Malone
- Marjorie GatesonMrs. Winslow
- Francis PierlotProfessor Mudge
- Jessie BusleyMrs. Mudge
- Melville CooperShip's Mate Penney
- Stanley LoganCaptain James P. Hollister
Details
- Released
- 20 May 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- P.J. Wolfson
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Escape to Glory runs 64 minutes (1h 4m).
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Escape to Glory parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Escape to Glory is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Escape to Glory on?
Escape to Glory isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 May 1940. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Escape to Glory?
If you liked Escape to Glory, try Eleanor the Great, Blue Chips, The Last Rifleman.
Who directed Escape to Glory?
Escape to Glory (1940) was directed by John Brahm and stars Pat O'Brien, Constance Bennett, John Halliday.