The read
It runs a compact 1h 16m.
Synopsis
Falsely convicted of murder, young Robert Draper escapes custody during a practice blackout drill. Under cover of darkness, Draper hopes to find the real killer, who turns out to be a member of a Nazi sabotage ring. Completed shortly before America entered WW2.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Ralph MurphyDirector
- Lester ColeScreenplay
- W.P. LipscombScreenplay
Cast
- Robert PrestonRobert Draper
- Martha O'DriscollMary Jones
- Philip MerivaleJohn Runnell
- Eva GaborMarie Duval
- Louis Jean HeydtHarold Kermin
- Thurston HallWilliams
- Mary TreenIrene
- J. Edward BrombergPickpocket
- Spencer ChartersCornelius
- Cy KendallHotel Clerk
- Russell HicksCommanding Officer
- Paul StantonJudge
Stills
Themes
escapeinventorblackoutmurder