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Just Before Dawn (1946)

NR · 1946-03-07 · 1h 5m · EN
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In the 7th film of the "Crime Doctor" series based on the radio program, Dr. Robert Ordway is summoned to take attend a diabetic, and gives an injection of insulin taken from a bottle in the patient's pocket. The man dies and Ordway discovers that what he thought was insulin was really poison. Oops! Two other people are murdered before Ordway discovers who replaced the insulin with poison and what the motive was

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William CastleDirector

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Warner BaxterWarner BaxterDr. Robert OrdwayAdele RobertsAdele RobertsClaire Foster (as Adelle Roberts)Martin KosleckMartin KosleckKarl GanssMona BarrieMona BarrieHarriet TraversMarvin MillerMarvin MillerCasperCharles D. BrownCharles D. BrownInsp. BurnsRobert BarratRobert BarratClyde Travers (as Robert H. Barrat)Charles ArntCharles ArntAttorney Allen S. Tobin (uncredited)Egon BrecherEgon BrecherDr. Evans (uncredited)Peggy ConversePeggy ConverseConnie Day (uncredited)Jack DeeryJack DeeryParty Guest (uncredited)Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerHarris, Makeup Man (uncredited)

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Radio seriesCrime doctor

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Genre affinityDrama · Crime · MysteryTheme affinityRadio Series · Crime DoctorNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference153380

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Frequently asked questions about Just Before Dawn

What is Just Before Dawn about?

In the 7th film of the "Crime Doctor" series based on the radio program, Dr. Robert Ordway is summoned to take attend a diabetic, and gives an injection of insulin taken from a bottle in the patient's pocket. The man dies and Ordway discovers that what he thought was insulin was really poison. Oops! Two other people are murdered before Ordway discovers who replaced the insulin with poison and what the motive was

How long is Just Before Dawn?

Just Before Dawn has a runtime of 65 minutes.