Flight from Destiny
1941 · 1h 15m · Approved
Crime, Drama
Directed by
Vincent Sherman
Overview
After 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.
Director and cast
- Vincent Sherman Director
- 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
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