Safe in Hell (1931): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Safe in Hell is a 1931 romantic drama directed by William A. Wellman, starring Dorothy Mackaill, Ralf Harolde and Morgan Wallace. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m (73 min)
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Safe in Hell About?
The premise of Safe in Hell without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the sweltering atmosphere of New Orleans, a vibrant woman is drawn into a perilous journey when her sailor boyfriend takes her to a remote island. There, she discovers a haven for outlaws, where danger and temptation lurk around every corner. She must navigate a world of illicit desires and constant threats, testing her strength and resolve in this lawless paradise.
Safe in Hell Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- prostitute
- on the run
- tropical island
- naval officer
- wanted for murder
- new orleans louisiana
- marriage proposal
- fidelity
- sailor
- deception
- caribbean island
- champagne
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- gin fizz
- brothel madam prostitute relationship
- brothel madam
- centipede
- caribbean sea
- fugitive
- ship in a bottle
- goodbye kiss
- worm
- female protagonist
- hotel lobby
- competing for a woman
- man wears an earring
- radiogram
- cigarette smoking
- singing
- stowaway
- breaking down a door
- accidental fire
- eating nuts
- flirting
- catching a chicken
- ocean
- return of presumed dead character
- signing hotel register
- silk robe
- criminal defense attorney
- self defense
- false confession to murder
- abuse of power
- woman shoots a man
- new job
- crying woman
- man slaps a woman
- slapped in the face
- attempted rape
- rape victim
- woman rejects a man's advances
Safe in Hell Cast
Dorothy Mackaill leads the cast, with Ralf Harolde and Morgan Wallace. Directed by William A. Wellman; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director William A. Wellman
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Safe in Hell Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Safe in Hell 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
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TMDB 67% User score
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Safe in Hell Plot Summary
What happens in Safe in Hell from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gilda Karlson, portrayed by Dorothy Mackaill, leads a troubled life as a prostitute in the vibrant streets of New Orleans. Accused of murdering Piet Van Saal, played by Ralf Harolde, who was responsible for turning her from a secretary into a life of vice, she finds herself on the run. Her devoted old flame, sailor Carl Erickson, smuggles her away to Tortuga, a remote island in the Caribbean Sea, where extradition is not an option. There, Gilda and Carl hold a makeshift wedding without a minister, and she pledges her loyalty to him.
Full summary
The whole story of Safe in Hell, scene by scene
Safe in Hell Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
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How Well Do You Know Safe in Hell?
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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Who is the main character accused of murder?
Safe in Hell Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “De fortabtes ø” and “Etelämeren villiruusu”.
- Also known as
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- De fortabtes ø
- Etelämeren villiruusu
- Fegyencsziget
- De förtappades ö
- The Lost Lady
- Lady from New Orleans
- La Fille de l'enfer
- L'isola della perdizione
- A salvo en el Infierno
- 地狱安全
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Safe in Hell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Safe in Hell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Safe in Hell?
Safe in Hell runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
When was Safe in Hell released?
Safe in Hell was released on December 12, 1931.
Who directed Safe in Hell?
Safe in Hell was directed by William A. Wellman.
More films by William A. Wellman Who is in the cast of Safe in Hell?
Safe in Hell stars Dorothy Mackaill, Ralf Harolde and Morgan Wallace, among 10 credited actors.
How is Safe in Hell rated?
Safe in Hell has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 57 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Safe in Hell have a post-credit scene?
No. Safe in Hell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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