Escape
“Thrilling Book : Magnificent Picture”
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About
An American goes to pre-war Germany to find his mother and discovers her in a concentration camp. With the help of an American-born widowed countess he seeks to engineer her escape.
Cast
Norma Shearer
as Countess Ruby von Treck
Robert Taylor
as Mark Preysing
Conrad Veidt
as General Kurt von Kolb
Alla Nazimova
as Emmy Ritter
Felix Bressart
as Fritz Keller
Albert Bassermann
as Dr. Arthur Henning
Philip Dorn
as Dr. Ditten
Edgar Barrier
as Commissioner
Bonita Granville
as Ursula
Elsa Bassermann
as Mrs. Henning
Blanche Yurka
as Nurse
Lisa Golm
as Anna
Edit Angold
as Ditten's Housekeeper Hilda (uncredited)
Walter Bonn
as Concentration Camp Guard (uncredited)
Albert D'Arno
as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Helmut Dantine
as Porter (uncredited)
Kay Deslys
as Beer Garden Waitress (uncredited)
Ernst Deutsch
as Baron von Reiber (uncredited)
Gretl Dupont
as Hilda Keller (uncredited)
William Edmunds
as White Swan Inn Waiter (uncredited)
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About Escape
“Thrilling Book : Magnificent Picture”
An American goes to pre-war Germany to find his mother and discovers her in a concentration camp. With the help of an American-born widowed countess he seeks to engineer her escape. Running 98 minutes.
Escape Cast and Characters
The cast features Norma Shearer (as Countess Ruby von Treck), Robert Taylor (as Mark Preysing), Conrad Veidt (as General Kurt von Kolb), Alla Nazimova (as Emmy Ritter), and Felix Bressart (as Fritz Keller). Their performances are a major reason Escape has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Escape NowWhy People Are Watching Escape
Escape flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Escape
Where can I watch Escape online for free?
You can watch Escape online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How long is Escape?
Escape runs for 98 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is Escape good? What's the rating?
Escape holds a 7.5/10 rating based on 16 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Escape?
The main cast includes Norma Shearer, Robert Taylor, Conrad Veidt, and Alla Nazimova, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Escape available in English?
Yes — Escape was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Escape released?
Escape was released in 1940.
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Where can I watch Escape for free?
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What is Escape about?
Escape is a Drama/Thriller English-language film. An American goes to pre-war Germany to find his mother and discovers her in a concentration camp. With the help of an American-born widowed countess he seeks to engineer her escape.
When was Escape released?
Escape was released on November 1, 1940. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. The film was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Who stars in Escape?
Escape stars Norma Shearer, Robert Taylor, Conrad Veidt and Alla Nazimova. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Escape available in HD?
Yes, Escape is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.