Before Dawn
Half a million in hidden loot caused ten crimes BEFORE DAWN!
1933 · 60 min · ★ 5.7 · Mystery, Drama
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.
Directed by Irving Pichel · Written by Ralph Block
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Stuart Erwin Dwight Wilson -
Dorothy Wilson Patricia Merrick, also known as Mlle. Mystera -
Warner Oland Dr. Paul Cornelius -
Dudley Digges Horace Merrick -
Gertrude Hoffmann Mattie (as Gertrude W. Hoffman) -
Oscar Apfel Chief of Detectives John F. O'Hara -
Frank Reicher Joe Valerie -
Jane Darwell Mrs. Marble -
Stanley Blystone Police Car Driver (uncredited) -
Ed Brady Paddywagon Cop (uncredited) -
Tom Brower Detective Schultz (uncredited) -
Pat O'Malley Detective Brady (uncredited)
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