

Safe in Hell
1931-12-12 · 71 min · ★ 6.7
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 MackaillGilda Carlson
Donald CookCarl Bergen
Ralf HaroldePiet van Saal
John WrayEagan
Ivan F. SimpsonCrunch
Victor VarconiGeneral Emmanuel Jesus Maria Gomez
Nina Mae McKinneyLeonie
Charles MiddletonLawyer Jones
Morgan WallaceMr. Bruno
Clarence MuseNewcastle
Gustav von SeyffertitzLarson
Noble JohnsonBobo
Cecil CunninghamAngie
Harold WaldridgeNew Orleans Hotel Bellhop (uncredited)
Lionel BelmoreJudge (uncredited)
Chris-Pin MartinJury Member (uncredited)
Rondo HattonJury Member (uncredited)
Sam AppelCourt Policeman (uncredited)
Ted BillingsJury Member (uncredited)
Kenneth MacDonaldWireless Operator (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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