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St. Benny the Dip is a 1951 American comedy film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer. The film is also known as Escape If You Can in the United Kingdom. The film opens with one of the few depictions of the East River maritime area of New York City many years before it became the South Street Seaport tourist attraction.
Original Release
08/24/1951
US Release
08/24/1951
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dick Haymes | Benny |
| Nina Foch | Linda Kovacs |
| Roland Young | Matthew |
| Lionel Stander | Monk Williams |
| Freddie Bartholomew | Reverend Wilbur |
| Oskar Karlweis | Mr. Kovacs |
| William A. Lee | Police Sergeant Monahan |
| Jean Casto | Mrs. Mary Williams |
| Edward Wells | Patrolman McAvoy |
| James Bender | House Detective |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dick Haymes | Benny |
| Nina Foch | Linda Kovacs |
| Roland Young | Matthew |
| Lionel Stander | Monk Williams |
| Freddie Bartholomew | Reverend Wilbur |
| Oskar Karlweis | Mr. Kovacs |
| William A. Lee | Police Sergeant Monahan |
| Jean Casto | Mrs. Mary Williams |
| Edward Wells | Patrolman McAvoy |
| James Bender | House Detective |
| Dort Clark | Lieutenant Saunders |
| Verne Colette | Walter, Linda's Boyfriend |
| John Lupton | Seminary Student |
| Dick Gordon | Reverend Miles |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Edward J. Danziger | Producer |
| Harry Lee Danziger | Producer |
