Flight from Destiny

Flight from Destiny

5.8IMDb Score
Released:1941-02-08
Duration:75 min
Director:Vincent Sherman
Actors:Geraldine Fitzgerald, Thomas Mitchell, Jeffrey Lynn, James Stephenson, Mona Maris
Production:Warner Bros. Pictures

Overview:

After his doctor informs him he will die in six months, Professor Henry Todhunter decides to spend his last days killing someone who contributes nothing but harm to society. When Henry learns that his friend Betty's husband, Michael, has been painting forgeries of ancient paintings for gallery owner Ketti Moret, he investigates the fraudulent dealer's life. Judging that Ketti is truly evil, Henry prepares to murder her.

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