Before Morning (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1933, Before Morning is a crime, mystery and romance film directed by Arthur Hoerl, running about 56 minutes. “A thrilling picturization of last season's outstanding mystery melodrama.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A night of love, intrigue, death and blackmail leaves stage-star Elise Manning's fate at stake in a conflict with the unscrupulous Doctor Gruell. A rejected lover dies in Miss Manning's apartment, and Gurell implies that the death was murder and attempts to blackmail the actress. The climax brings the actress, her fiancé and the dead-man's wife face-to-face in an emotional denouement.
Who’s in it. Before Morning stars Leo Carrillo as Dr. Gruelle, Lora Baxter as Elsie Manning, Taylor Holmes as Leo Bergman and Blaine Cordner as Horace Barker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Before Morning has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before Morning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before Morning tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before Morning (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Before Morning change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Before Morning worth watching?
- Before Morning holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before Morning?
- Before Morning stars Leo Carrillo, Lora Baxter, Taylor Holmes, Blaine Cordner and Louise Prussing.
- When was Before Morning released?
- Before Morning was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.