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One Way Passage (1932)

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Release Date: Sep 1, 1932 Wide

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William Powell plays a condemned murderer who is being transported from Hong Kong to San Quentin by way of a luxury liner. Also on board is the lovely Kay Francis, who is suffering from a fatal heart condition. The sympathetic detective (Warren Hymer) escorting Powell allows the prisoner to roam the decks without handcuffs, an opportunity Powell exploits by arranging an escape with two of his old cronies (Frank McHugh and Aline MacMahon). But when he meets Francis, Powell falls in love. Francis

Unrated, 1 hr. 9 min.

Drama, Romance, Classics

Directed By: Tay Garnett

Written By: Wilson Mizner, Joseph Lee Jackson

In Theaters: Sep 1, 1932 Wide

Cast

William Powell
Dan Hardesty
Kay Francis
Joan Ames
Frank McHugh
Skippy
Aline MacMahon
Countess Barilhaus/Barr...
Warren Hymer
Steve Burke
Frederick Burton
Doctor
Douglas Gerrard
Sir Harold
Herbert Mundin
Steward
Charles "Heinie" Conklin
Singer
Mike Donlin
Hong Kong Bartender
Stanley Fields
Captain
Willie Fung
Curio Dealer
Ruth Hall
Woman
William Halligan
Agua Caliente Bartender
Roscoe Karns
Ship's Bartender
Allan Lane
Man
Wilson Mizner
Singing Drunk
Dewey Robinson
Honolulu Contact
Harry Seymour
Ship's Officer

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This is a breezy story.

April 18, 2003 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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what a great movie. the plot may sound ridiculous but it works like a charm. tragedy should always be this much fun. the supporting characters deserve special mention and i particularly enjoyed aline macmahon as the phony countess. 'don't smudge my bangs!' priceless

November 11, 2011

Stella Dallas

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William Powell and Kay Francis are well matched in this ultra romantic but somewhat preposterous weepie. Frank McHugh and particularly Aline MacMahon are a lot of fun in secondary roles. The brevity of the running time keeps the story moving along.

November 10, 2011

jay nixon

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