Escape to Danger


Escape to Danger is a 1943 British thriller film directed by Lance Comfort and Victor Hanbury and starring Eric Portman, Ann Dvorak and Karel Stepanek. It was written by Jack Whittingham and Wolfgang [Wilhelm |Wolfgang Wilhelm] from a story by Patrick Kirwan.

Plot

During the Second World War a British schoolteacher working in Denmark is caught up when the Germans invade.

Cast

The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "The film has a certain amount of topical interest, but many of the situations are over-familiar. Joan and Lawrence are stock characters and it is difficult to be deeply interested in their adventures. Eric Portman is more convincing as Anthony than Ann Dvorak in a colourless portrayal of Joan. The final scenes are the best part, working to the climax of the sailing of the invasion fleet."
Kine Weekly called the film "a powerful, modern story teeming with adventure and thrilling action with an ingenious plot."
Picturegoer wrote: "Supporting cast is good and on the whole it is a good example of spy melodrama."
Picture Show called it "a very fine thriller."
Variety wrote: "This RKO British-made production, another in the Nazi spy cycle, is excellent entertainment. Building to a gripping climax, it's geared for good grosses both in home and foreign markets."
TV Guide wrote, "WW II espionage tale was timely for its day but has dated."