The Lady Escapes
Encyclopedia
The Lady Escapes is a 1937 American
comedy film
directed by Eugene Forde
and starring Gloria Stuart
, Michael Whalen, George Sanders
and Cora Witherspoon
. A newly married couple argue constantly leading to her fleeing to France in the company of a glamarous French writer, where she is pursued by her husband.
Cinema of the United States
The cinema of the United States, also known as Hollywood, has had a profound effect on cinema across the world since the early 20th century. Its history is sometimes separated into four main periods: the silent film era, classical Hollywood cinema, New Hollywood, and the contemporary period...
comedy film
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
directed by Eugene Forde
Eugene Forde
-Selected filmography:* Charle Chan's Courage * Charlie Chan in London * The Great Hotel Murder * Your Uncle Dudley * The Lady Escapes * Step Lively, Jeeves! * Charlie Chan on Broadway...
and starring Gloria Stuart
Gloria Stuart
Gloria Frances Stuart was an American actress, activist, painter, bonsai artist and fine printer. Over a Hollywood career which spanned, with a long break in the middle, from 1932 until 2004, she appeared on stage, television, and film, for which she was best-known...
, Michael Whalen, George Sanders
George Sanders
George Sanders was a British actor.George Sanders may also refer to:*George Sanders , Victoria Cross recipient in World War I...
and Cora Witherspoon
Cora Witherspoon
Cora Witherspoon was an American actress who played supporting roles in films from the 1930s until the 1950s....
. A newly married couple argue constantly leading to her fleeing to France in the company of a glamarous French writer, where she is pursued by her husband.
Cast
- Gloria StuartGloria StuartGloria Frances Stuart was an American actress, activist, painter, bonsai artist and fine printer. Over a Hollywood career which spanned, with a long break in the middle, from 1932 until 2004, she appeared on stage, television, and film, for which she was best-known...
- Linda Ryan - Michael Whalen - Michael Hilton
- George SandersGeorge SandersGeorge Sanders was a British actor.George Sanders may also refer to:*George Sanders , Victoria Cross recipient in World War I...
- Rene Blanchard - Cora WitherspoonCora WitherspoonCora Witherspoon was an American actress who played supporting roles in films from the 1930s until the 1950s....
- Fanny Worthington - Gerald Oliver Smith - Reggie Farnworth
- June Brewster - Dolores
- Howard C. HickmanHoward C. HickmanHoward C. Hickman was an accomplished stage leading man, who entered films through the auspices of producer Thomas H. Ince. He co-starred with his wife, actress Bessie Barriscale, in several productions before returning to the theatre...
- Judge