United States / Aug 04, 1933
Half a million in hidden loot caused ten crimes BEFORE DAWN!
1h 0min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Ted Oliver | Police Desk Sergeant Hamilton (uncredited) |
| Irving Pichel | Police Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited) |
| Max Wagner | Policeman in Car (uncredited) |
Genres
MysteryDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Before Dawn |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch, English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | RKO Radio Pictures |
| Release date | 4 agosto 1933 |
| Writer | Marion Dix, Ralph Block, Garrett Fort, Edgar Wallace |
| Editing | William Hamilton |
| Cinematography | Lucien N. Andriot, Charles Bohny, Joseph F. Biroc |
| Assistant directors | Walter Mayo, Irving Pichel |
| Camera operators | Joseph F. Biroc, Charles Bohny |
| Additional photography | Charles Bohny, Joseph F. Biroc |
| Production design | Carroll Clark, Van Nest Polglase |
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| Art direction | Carroll Clark, Van Nest Polglase |
| Set decoration | Carroll Clark, Van Nest Polglase |
| Music | Max Steiner, Philip Faulkner Jr. |
| Sound | Max Steiner, Philip Faulkner Jr. |
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