Men in Exile

Men in Exile is a 1937 American drama film directed by John Farrow. A "B" movie from Warner Bros, it was the first feature Farrow directed. It is essentially a remake of their 1931 melodrama Safe in Hell, albeit with the lead switched from female to male, with some plot changes as a result.

Men in Exile
Directed byJohn Farrow
Written byHouston Branch
Marie Baumer
Screenplay byRoy Chanclor
Produced byBryan Foy
StarringDick Purcell
CinematographyArthur Todd
Edited byTerry Morse
Music byHoward Jackson
Production
company
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
  • April 4, 1937 (1937-04-04)
Running time
58 mins
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

After becoming the target of a manhunt for a murder he did not commit, cab driver Jimmy Carmody flees to a tropical island that serves as a haven for criminals on the run. Soon after he arrives, he becomes involved with gun smugglers trying to overthrow the local dictator, as well as falling for the lovely daughter of the owner of the hotel he's staying at.

Cast

Production

In August 1936 Warners announced they would make Men in Exile the next month. They said it was a remake of Safe in Hell (1931) and would star Humphrey Bogart and Margaret Lindsay.[1] In October Dick Purcell and June Travis were announced as stars and John Farrow was to direct.[2]

Reception

"The direction is good and the chases are thrilling", said the Monthly Film Bulletin.[3] "Farrow has endeavoured to dignify familiar material with a touch of Maugham but the result is not outstanding" said the Los Angeles Times.[4]

Purcell and Travis were meant to be reunited in The Mystery of Hunting's End[5] (which became Mystery House with Purcell and Ann Sheridan.)

References
  1. "NEWS OF THE SCREEN". New York Times. Aug 18, 1936. ProQuest 101810333.
  2. Schallert, E. (Oct 13, 1936). ""SERVICE DE LUXE" TO STAR JANE WYATT AND LOUIS HAYWARD". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 164636100.
  3. "Men in Exile". Monthly Film Bulletin. London. 4 (37): 82. 1 January 1937. ProQuest 1305799255.
  4. Scheuer, Philip K (29 April 1937). "'Woman chase man' on Warner Brothers screens". Los Angeles Times. p. 16. ProQuest 164679290.
  5. Schallert, E. (Oct 28, 1937). "JOHN MONTAGUE WILL PLAY BUNYAN, LEGENDARY HERO, FOR PARAMOUNT". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 164783004.


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