Before Dawn

Before Dawn

1933/08/04 • Released • German, English

Mystery
Drama
5.6
1h

Half a million in hidden loot caused ten crimes BEFORE DAWN!

Overview

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.

Director : Irving Pichel

Casts
Stuart Erwin

Stuart Erwin

Dwight Wilson

Dorothy Wilson

Dorothy Wilson

Patricia Merrick, also known as Mlle. Mystera

Warner Oland

Warner Oland

Dr. Paul Cornelius

Dudley Digges

Dudley Digges

Horace Merrick

Gertrude Hoffmann

Gertrude Hoffmann

Mattie (as Gertrude W. Hoffman)

Oscar Apfel

Oscar Apfel

Chief of Detectives John F. O'Hara

Frank Reicher

Frank Reicher

Joe Valerie

Jane Darwell

Jane Darwell

Mrs. Marble

Stanley Blystone

Stanley Blystone

Police Car Driver (uncredited)

Ed Brady

Ed Brady

Paddywagon Cop (uncredited)

Tom Brower

Tom Brower

Detective Schultz (uncredited)

Pat O'Malley

Pat O'Malley

Detective Brady (uncredited)

Ted Oliver

Police Desk Sergeant Hamilton (uncredited)

Irving Pichel

Irving Pichel

Police Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

Max Wagner

Policeman in Car (uncredited)

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