
Flight from Destiny
Crime · Drama
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.
Top Cast


Geraldine Fitzgerald
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Betty Farroway
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Betty Farroway


Thomas Mitchell
Thomas Mitchell
Prof. Henry Todhunter
Thomas Mitchell
Prof. Henry Todhunter


Jeffrey Lynn
Jeffrey Lynn
Michael Farroway
Jeffrey Lynn
Michael Farroway


James Stephenson
James Stephenson
Dr. Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens
James Stephenson
Dr. Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens


Mona Maris
Mona Maris
Ketti Moret
Mona Maris
Ketti Moret


Jonathan Hale
Jonathan Hale
Dist. Atty. Johnson
Jonathan Hale
Dist. Atty. Johnson


David Bruce
David Bruce
John Saunders
David Bruce
John Saunders


Thurston Hall
Thurston Hall
Dean Somers
Thurston Hall
Dean Somers


Mary Gordon
Mary Gordon
Martha
Mary Gordon
Martha


John Eldredge
John Eldredge
Peterson
John Eldredge
Peterson
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