You Can't Escape Forever

A demoted reporter (George Brent) and his girlfriend (Brenda Marshall) seek to expose a crime kingpin.

1942

1h 17min

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Top Billed Cast

George Brent
Steve Mitchell
Brenda Marshall
Laurie Abbott
Gene Lockhart
Carl Robelink
Roscoe Karns
'Mac' McTurk
Eduardo Ciannelli
Boss Greer
Paul Harvey
Major Turner
Edith Barrett
Madame Lucille
Erville Alderson
Mr. Crowder (uncredited)
Ernie Alexander
Roy - Bridegroom (uncredited)
Jean Ames
Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Jack Carr
No-Neck, Greer's Henchman (uncredited)
Peggy Carson
Ruby - Bride (uncredited)
Joseph Crehan
Warden (uncredited)
Don DeFore
Davis - Reporter (uncredited)
Kay Deslys
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
Peggy Diggins
Hat Check Girl (uncredited)
John Dilson
Pop (uncredited)
Joe Downing
Varney (uncredited)
Florence Dudley
Mame (uncredited)
Tom Dugan
Prison Trusty (uncredited)

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