None Shall Escape [Blu-ray]

Director: Andre De Toth Andre De Toth

Overview

In this drama, a crippled German veteran of WWI attempts to reconcile his recent experiences with his former ideologies. After the war he goes back to his hometown on the German-Polish border to his old teaching job. Time passes and he becomes increasingly cynical and bitter.

Product Details

Release Date:	02/12/2019
UPC:	0043396555099
Original Release:	1944
Rating:	NR
Source:	ALLIED VAUGHN
Region Code:	A
Presentation:	[B&W]
Language:	English
Time:	1:26:00
Sales rank:	31,638

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Alexander Knox	Wilhelm Grimm
Marsha Hunt	Marja Pacierkowski
Erik Rolf	Karl Grimm
Henry Travers	Father Warecki
Richard Crane	Willie Grimm as a Man
Dorothy Morris	Janina
Richard Hale	Rabbi Levin
Ruth Nelson	Alice Grimm
Kurt Kreuger	Lt. Gersdorf
Shirley Mills	Anna Oremska
Elvin Field	Jan Stys as a Boy
Trevor Bardette	Jan Stys as a Man
Frank Jaquet	Dr. Matek
Ray Teal	Oremski
Art Smith	Stys
George Lessey	Presiding Judge
Hank Worden	German Motorcycle Soldier
Ernst Toch	Composer

Technical Credits

Lester Cole

Andre De Toth	Director
Lester Cole	Screenwriter
Samuel Bischoff	Producer

Editorial Reviews

A solid, often gripping drama about human evil, None Shall Escape probably packs a little less punch for modern audiences than it did for those who viewed it upon its release during World War II. While certainly a propaganda film and prone to many of the failings inherent in that kind of work, None still makes some powerful statements and raises questions of morality that can lead to thought provoking discussions. It does get to be a little heavy handed in places, but this is necessary to support its mission: making people aware of the atrocities that a normal human being can commit, and how both circumstances and personal inclinations can combine to create a monster. None is also interesting in its emphasis on the culpability of the "little man," rather than on the military and political leaders that plan and orchestrate hideous outrages. A great deal of None's power comes from the commitment of Andre De Toth, whose considerable talent and skill is boosted by the personal feelings that he brings to the subject matter. None is also notable for the exceptional performance of Alexander Knox, whose work is above reproach. He shows us facets of his character that other, more "starry" actors would be afraid to, and he is at all times believable. It's a commanding, unsettling performance, and makes one wish that Knox had been given more roles that really demonstrated his abilities during his career.