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Escape! (1930): Cast & Plot

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Escape! is a 1930 crime drama directed by Basil Dean, starring Gerald du Maurier as Captain Matt Denant, Mabel Poulton and Edna Best. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.

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Escape! (1930) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Director
Basil Dean
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
English
Studio
Associated Radio Pictures (ARP)
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Escape! About?

The premise of Escape! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Wrongly convicted of manslaughter, Matt Denant (Gerald de Maurier) seizes a chance to break out of jail on a fog‑shrouded morning. On the run, he must depend on the kindness and assistance of the surrounding community as he struggles to stay ahead of the law.

Escape! Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Escape! Cast & Characters

Gerald du Maurier leads the cast as Captain Matt Denant, with Mabel Poulton as The Girl in Hyde Park and Edna Best as The Gentlewoman In Bed. Directed by Basil Dean; 22 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Basil Dean

More films directed by Basil Dean: 21 Days Together, Look Up and Laugh, Lorna Doone and Sing As We Go.

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Plot

Escape! Plot Summary

What happens in Escape! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Captain Matt Denant, Gerald du Maurier, is a former army officer who had been pursued by Germans during the war. He rides at a hunt and, though he enjoys the sport, he empathises with the fox who stands little chance against the hounds.

Full summary

The whole story of Escape!, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Escape!?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which actor portrayed Captain Matt Denant?
Cars

Cars in Escape!

4 cars on screen, including the 1929 Chevrolet 1½-Ton and the 1926 Ford Model T.

  • 1929 Chevrolet 1½-Ton in Escape! 1929 Chevrolet 1½-Ton Important role
  • 1926 Ford Model T in Escape! 1926 Ford Model T Important role
  • Daimler unknown in Escape! Daimler unknown Minor role
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FAQ

Escape! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Escape!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Escape!?

Escape! runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was Escape! released?

Escape! was released on August 28, 1930.

Who directed Escape!?

Escape! was directed by Basil Dean.

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Who is in the cast of Escape!?

Escape! stars Gerald du Maurier as Captain Matt Denant, Mabel Poulton as The Girl in Hyde Park and Edna Best as The Gentlewoman In Bed, among 22 credited actors.

Does Escape! have a post-credit scene?

No. Escape! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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