Before Dawn(1933)
Half a million in hidden loot caused ten crimes BEFORE DAWN!
Before Dawn Synopsis
After the death of a gangster, those familiar with his million dollar stash start mysteriously dying. Police detectives with the help of a clairvoyant try to determine who, living or dead, is responsible.
Before Dawn (1933) is a mystery and drama film directed by Irving Pichel, released on August 4, 1933 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Stuart Erwin, Dorothy Wilson, Warner Oland and Dudley Digges. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Irving Pichel
- Writers:
- Ralph Block, Marion Dix, Garrett Fort
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Before Dawn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stuart Erwin
as Dwight Wilson
Dorothy Wilson
as Patricia Merrick, also known as Mlle. Mystera
Warner Oland
as Dr. Paul Cornelius
Dudley Digges
as Horace Merrick
Gertrude Hoffmann
as Mattie (as Gertrude W. Hoffman)
Oscar Apfel
as Chief of Detectives John F. O'Hara
Frank Reicher
as Joe Valerie
Jane Darwell
as Mrs. Marble
Stanley Blystone
as Police Car Driver (uncredited)
Ed Brady
as Paddywagon Cop (uncredited)
Tom Brower
as Detective Schultz (uncredited)
Pat O'Malley
as Detective Brady (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Irving Pichel, written by Ralph Block, Marion Dix and Garrett Fort.
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Before Dawn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 10 ratings.
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Before Dawn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Before Dawn online?
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Before Dawn (1933) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Before Dawn?
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The main cast of Before Dawn (1933) includes Stuart Erwin, Dorothy Wilson, Warner Oland, Dudley Digges and Gertrude Hoffmann. The film was directed by Irving Pichel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Before Dawn released?
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Before Dawn was released on August 4, 1933 and runs for 1h.
Is Before Dawn worth watching?
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Before Dawn (1933) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.