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I Can't Escape

  • 1934
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
81
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I Can't Escape (1934)
CrimeDrama

An ex-convict, unable to get a good job because of his prison record, gets mixed up in a phony stock scam.An ex-convict, unable to get a good job because of his prison record, gets mixed up in a phony stock scam.An ex-convict, unable to get a good job because of his prison record, gets mixed up in a phony stock scam.

  • Director
    • Otto Brower
  • Writers
    • Nathan Ash
    • Jerry Sackheim
  • Stars
    • Onslow Stevens
    • Lila Lee
    • Russell Gleason
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    81
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Otto Brower
    • Writers
      • Nathan Ash
      • Jerry Sackheim
    • Stars
      • Onslow Stevens
      • Lila Lee
      • Russell Gleason
    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast17

    Onslow Stevens
    Onslow Stevens
    • Steve Nichols - alias Steve Cummings
    Lila Lee
    Lila Lee
    • Mae Nichols
    Russell Gleason
    Russell Gleason
    • Tom Martin
    William Desmond
    William Desmond
    • Donovan - Parole Officer
    Hooper Atchley
    Hooper Atchley
    • Harley
    Otis Harlan
    Otis Harlan
    • Jim Bonn
    Kane Richmond
    Kane Richmond
    • Bob - College Boy at Club
    Clara Kimball Young
    Clara Kimball Young
    • Mrs. Wilson
    Eddie Gribbon
    Eddie Gribbon
    • Regan - Beat Cop
    Nat Carr
    Nat Carr
    • Mr. Watson - Clothier
    Richard Cramer
    Richard Cramer
    • Joe - Bartender…
    Vance Carroll
    • Alarmed Night Club Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Wally Dean
    • Georgian Club Headwaiter
    • (uncredited)
    John Elliott
    John Elliott
    • Mr. Douglas
    • (uncredited)
    George Morrell
    George Morrell
    • Georgian Club Bartender
    • (uncredited)
    Henry Roquemore
    Henry Roquemore
    • Mr. Reynolds - Clothing Customer
    • (uncredited)
    Tiny Sandford
    Tiny Sandford
    • Georgian Club Doorman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Otto Brower
    • Writers
      • Nathan Ash
      • Jerry Sackheim
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Shot in six days.
    • Quotes
      • Harley: Jim. I'm going to engage a new man.
      • Jim Bonn: Go ahead. Why bother me?
      • Harley: It's Steve Nichols.
      • Jim Bonn: [astonished] Steve Nichols?
      • Harley: Don't you remember? He did time for a phony stock deal.
      • Jim Bonn: Why do we want him around here?
      • Harley: Don't you see? When we have to take it on the lam, this Nichols, with his past record...
      • Jim Bonn: ...is a cinch to hold the bag, eh?
      • Harley: Jim, I congratulate you. You're not as stupid as I thought you were.
      • [Jim smiles, then looks offended]

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    Details

    • Release date
      • July 5, 1934 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Magic Vault
    • Production company
      • M & A Alexander Productions Inc.
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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