Mystery ·Drama · United States of America · 1933 · 1h 0m

Before Dawn

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Director
Irving Pichel
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
Crew
William Hamilton — Editor Marion Dix — Screenplay Ralph Block — Screenplay Garrett Fort — Screenplay Edgar Wallace — Novel
Tagline

Half a million in hidden loot caused ten crimes 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.

Mood & Themes
policegangstergreedmoneymurderpsychicold dark houseghostclairvoyantdeath masksecret room
Key Collaborators
Irving Pichel Director William Hamilton Editor Marion Dix Screenplay Ralph Block Screenplay Garrett Fort Screenplay Edgar Wallace Novel
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