“Escape by Night” is a 1937 American crime drama film directed by Hamilton MacFadden. The movie stars William Hall, Anne Nagel, and Dean Jagger.
The story revolves around a gang of bank robbers who plan to rob a bank in a small town. The robbers manage to escape with the loot but are pursued by the police. One of the robbers, Steve (William Hall), is separated from his accomplices and ends up taking refuge in a farmhouse, where he meets and falls in love with Jean (Anne Nagel), the farmer’s daughter. Jean initially doesn’t know that Steve is a criminal but eventually discovers his true identity. Steve, meanwhile, is torn between his love for Jean and his loyalty to his fellow robbers.
As the police close in on the robbers, Steve must make a choice between escaping with the loot and leaving Jean behind or staying with Jean and risking capture. The climax of the movie takes place during a violent shootout between the robbers and the police.
Overall, “Escape by Night” is a tense and suspenseful film that explores the themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal. The film has been praised for its strong performances and well-crafted storyline.
Directors:
Hamilton MacFadden
Writer:
Harold Shumate
Stars:
William Hall, Anne Nagel, Dean Jagger
