Flight from Destiny
1941After 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.
Acted in
Geraldine Fitzgerald
as Betty Farroway
Thomas Mitchell
as Prof. Henry Todhunter
Jeffrey Lynn
as Michael Farroway
James Stephenson
as Dr. Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens
Mona Maris
as Ketti Moret
Jonathan Hale
as Dist. Atty. Johnson
David Bruce
as John Saunders
Thurston Hall
as Dean Somers
Mary Gordon
as Martha
John Eldredge
as Peterson
Hardie Albright
as Ferrers
William Forrest
as Prentiss
Weldon Heyburn
as Brooks
William Hopper
as Travin
Alexander Lockwood
as Conway
Frank Reicher
as Edvaard Kreindling
Willie Best
as George
Libby Taylor
as Maid
Sam Ash
as Desk Clerk at Club
Peter Ashley
as Young Man Saying 'She Walked Out on Me'
Romaine Callender
as Psychiatrist
Eddy Chandler
as Eddy, Headkeeper
Stephen Chase
as Walter Sender
Ann Edmonds
as Nurse
Edward Gargan
as Hotel Doorman
Sol Gorss
as Cab Driver #1
John Hamilton
as Judge
Robert Homans
as Jailer
Richard Kipling
as Elderly Man Saying 'She Took Every Cent I Had'
Manart Kippen
as Detective Fereti
Al Lloyd
as Man Walking Out of Hotel
Evelyn Mulhall
as Undetermined Role
Inez Palange
as Mrs. Moraciagos
Paul Panzer
as Jim's Cafe Waiter
Alexis Smith
as Young Woman Saying 'I Wish She Was Dead'
Edwin Stanley
as Doctor
Rolla Stewart
as Ketti's Daughter
Rafael Alcayde
as Monsieur Lascaut
Elliott Sullivan
as Cab Driver #2