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Safe in Hell
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Safe in Hell

1931-12-12 · 71 min · ★ 6.7

Thriller · Drama

To avoid the rigors of the law, Gilda flees New Orleans and hides on a Caribbean island where the worst criminals can ask for asylum. Besieged by the scum of the earth, Gilda will soon find out that she has found refuge in hell.

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Directors
William A. Wellman
Production companies
First National Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dorothy MackaillDorothy MackaillGilda Carlson
Donald CookDonald CookCarl Bergen
Ralf HaroldeRalf HaroldePiet van Saal
John WrayJohn WrayEagan
Ivan F. SimpsonIvan F. SimpsonCrunch
Victor VarconiVictor VarconiGeneral Emmanuel Jesus Maria Gomez
Nina Mae McKinneyNina Mae McKinneyLeonie
Charles MiddletonCharles MiddletonLawyer Jones
Morgan WallaceMorgan WallaceMr. Bruno
Clarence MuseClarence MuseNewcastle
Gustav von SeyffertitzGustav von SeyffertitzLarson
Noble JohnsonNoble JohnsonBobo
Cecil CunninghamCecil CunninghamAngie
Harold WaldridgeHarold WaldridgeNew Orleans Hotel Bellhop (uncredited)
Lionel BelmoreLionel BelmoreJudge (uncredited)
Chris-Pin MartinChris-Pin MartinJury Member (uncredited)
Rondo HattonRondo HattonJury Member (uncredited)
Sam AppelSam AppelCourt Policeman (uncredited)
Ted BillingsTed BillingsJury Member (uncredited)
Kenneth MacDonaldKenneth MacDonaldWireless Operator (uncredited)

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