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Short crime drama

The Wrong Way Out (1938): Cast

The Wrong Way Out (1938) movie poster

The Wrong Way Out is a 1938 short crime drama directed by Gustav Machatý, starring Linda Perry as Ann Stevens Brown and Kenneth Howell. It runs 17 minutes.

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The Wrong Way Out (1938) movie poster
Released
Runtime
17 min
Director
Gustav Machatý
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Wrong Way Out About?

The premise of The Wrong Way Out without spoilers.

Impulsive and newlyweds, they elope despite their parents’ warnings to save money first. Once settled, the couple struggles to cover basic expenses, barely making ends meet. A sudden, tempting opportunity draws them into illegal activities, setting them on a rapid downward spiral of crime.

The Wrong Way Out Themes & Keywords

· 34 tags
  • waiter
  • loss of husband
  • train station
  • police detective
  • gunshot wound
  • newlywed
  • rainstorm
  • drugstore
  • mirror
  • used car dealer
  • advice
  • crime does not pay series
+22 more
  • nightclub
  • police
  • police officer
  • cigarette smoking
  • car chase
  • hold up
  • mother son relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • father son relationship
  • stock footage
  • family relationships
  • robbery
  • mugging
  • murder
  • marriage
  • janitor
  • car accident
  • unemployment
  • impatience
  • drunkenness
  • elopement
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Cast & crew

The Wrong Way Out Cast & Characters

Linda Perry leads the cast as Ann Stevens Brown, with Kenneth Howell as Windy Brown. Directed by Gustav Machatý.

From the director

More from Gustav Machatý

More films directed by Gustav Machatý: Jealousy, Within the Law, Ballerine and Ecstasy.

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The Wrong Way Out FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Wrong Way Out, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Wrong Way Out?

The Wrong Way Out runs 17 minutes.

When was The Wrong Way Out released?

The Wrong Way Out was released on December 24, 1938.

Who directed The Wrong Way Out?

The Wrong Way Out was directed by Gustav Machatý.

More films by Gustav Machatý

Who is in the cast of The Wrong Way Out?

The Wrong Way Out stars Linda Perry as Ann Stevens Brown and Kenneth Howell as Windy Brown.

Does The Wrong Way Out have a post-credit scene?

No. The Wrong Way Out has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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