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Each Dawn I Die
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Each Dawn I Die

1939-08-19 · 92 min · ★ 6.9

Crime · Drama · Thriller

A corrupt D.A. with governatorial ambitions is annoyed by an investigative reporter's criticism of his criminal activities and decides to frame the reporter for manslaughter in order to silence him.

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Directors
William Keighley
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, First National Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James CagneyJames CagneyFrank Ross
George RaftGeorge Raft'Hood' Stacey
Jane BryanJane BryanJoyce Connover
George BancroftGeorge BancroftPrison Warden John Armstrong
Maxie RosenbloomMaxie RosenbloomFargo Red
Stanley RidgesStanley RidgesMueller
Alan BaxterAlan BaxterPole Cat Carlisle
Victor JoryVictor JoryW.J. Grayce
John WrayJohn WrayPete Kassock
Edward PawleyEdward PawleyDale
Willard RobertsonWillard RobertsonLang
Emma DunnEmma DunnMrs. Ross
Paul HurstGarsky
Louis Jean HeydtLouis Jean HeydtLassiter
Joe DowningJoe DowningLimpy Julien
Thurston HallThurston HallHanley
William B. DavidsonWilliam B. DavidsonBill Mason
Clay ClementClay ClementStacey's Attorney Lockhart
Charles TrowbridgeCharles TrowbridgeJudge
Harry CordingHarry CordingTemple

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