Flight from Destiny

Flight from Destiny

75 mins | Drama, Crime | Feb. 8, 1941

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.

Flight from Destiny

75 mins | Drama, Crime | Feb. 8, 1941

Flight from Destiny
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.
IMDb rating 6.4
Producers Warner Bros. Pictures
Original title Flight from Destiny
Directors Elmer Decker, Vincent Sherman
Writers Barry Trivers, Anthony Berkeley

Cast

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