Escape by Night is a 1953 British second feature ('B')[1] crime film directed and written by John Gilling and starring Bonar Colleano, Andrew Ray, Sid James and Simone Silva.

[2][3][4] Tom Buchan is an alcoholic journalist whose once memorable work has been destroyed by his constant drunken antics that have cost him his future.

The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "Although this melodrama is, on the whole, exciting and moves fairly quickly from one situation to another, there are certain scenes, such as some in the deserted theatre, when the pace slows down and tension is lost.

"[5] Kine Weekly wrote: "The picture, even though its backgrounds are somewhat limited, smoothly mixes homely domestic sentiment and comedy with exuberant rough stuff, and puts a kick into its conventional chase highlight.

Yet Sid James gives a solid performance as the vice boss on the run who holds a journalist hostage, and he is well supported by Bonar Colleano as a crusading reporter.