Escape from Crime (1942)

Red O'Hara, a man wrongfully convicted and recently paroled, steps out of prison with a tarnished reputation, a dubious association with the notorious East River Gang, and a heart seething with rumors of betrayal. Red, although linked to the mob, has always vehemently denied his involvement in the bank robbery that stole his freedom. His only true ally in this labyrinth of crime is Slim Dugan, a fellow mobster known for his expertise behind the wheel during high-stakes getaways. Haunted by the whispers of his wife Molly's alleged affair with the gang's ruthless leader, Dude Merrill, Red plans his vengeance. However, upon his return, he uncovers a secret Molly has been harboring, a revelation that explains her absence during his prison sentence. This discovery spurs Red towards a path of redemption, inspiring him to abandon his criminal past and forge a virtuous future with Molly. Harnessing the skills he acquired in prison, Red seeks to carve a niche for himself as a photographer. Fortune smiles upon him when he lands a job at the Illustrated News, a respected newspaper. His role as a news photographer not only offers him a chance at legitimacy, but also an opportunity to blend into the tapestry of ordinary life. Yet, the underbelly of crime continues to pull at him, threatening to unravel the peaceful existence he strives to create with Molly. As Red grapples with his new role, he finds himself entrenched deeper in the world of crime and corruption, caught between the ruthless mob and the relentless police. The newspaper's managing editor, Reardon, craves sensational photographs, unintentionally pushing Red towards dangerous liaisons. Red is confronted with daunting choices, his decisions complicated further by police Lt. Biff Malone's persistent attempts to send him back behind bars. As Red navigates this treacherous path, he unexpectedly captures a bank robbery on camera, making a sensational splash in his new career. However, the stakes escalate when he encounters Dude Merrill, embroiled in crime, endangering the life of a detective. This encounter might just be Red's chance to rectify his past mistakes, but at what cost? "Escape from Crime" (1942) is a riveting tale of redemption, love, and the struggle between the past and the present, where the line between right and wrong is blurred, and choices made can lead to salvation or destruction.

Escape from Crime is a crime movie featuring Richard Travis.

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