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Escape!
When Matt Denant (Gerald de Maurier) finds himself wrongly imprisoned for manslaughter, he takes an opportunity to escape from jail during a foggy day and is forced to rely on the goodwill of local people to remain a fugitive of the law.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, convicted of murder, is sentenced to death. While in prison, she maintains her innocence, claiming another man committed the crime. She attempts to escape the harsh realities of her confinement and find evidence to prove her story before her execution.
Critical Reception
Escape! was a significant film in early Hollywood, lauded for its gritty realism and tense atmosphere. It was praised for its exploration of the justice system and its compelling lead performance, though some contemporary reviews noted its bleak subject matter.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful plot and early example of prison drama.
Applauded for Alice White's strong performance as a wrongly accused woman.
Noted for its realistic depiction of prison life for the era.
Google audience: Audience reception for this early film is not readily available through modern aggregated review platforms. However, its subject matter and the quality of its production for the time suggest it was a thought-provoking and engaging film for its contemporary viewers.
Fun Fact
The film was based on the novel 'The Woman Who Rode Away' by Wallace Irwin, though the plot was significantly altered for the screen.
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