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Just Before Dawn
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Just Before Dawn

1946-03-07 · 65 min · ★ 6.9

Crime · Mystery

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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Directors
William Castle
Production companies
Larry Darmour Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Warner BaxterWarner BaxterDr. Robert Ordway
Adele RobertsAdele RobertsClaire Foster (as Adelle Roberts)
Martin KosleckMartin KosleckKarl Ganss
Mona BarrieMona BarrieHarriet Travers
Marvin MillerMarvin MillerCasper
Charles D. BrownCharles D. BrownInsp. Burns
Robert 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 DeeryParty Guest (uncredited)
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerHarris, Makeup Man (uncredited)
Wilton GraffWilton GraffAlexander 'Alec' Girard (uncredited)
Ted HechtTed HechtArmand Morcel (uncredited)
Thomas E. JacksonThomas E. JacksonWalter Cummings (uncredited)
Skelton KnaggsSkelton KnaggsLouie (uncredited)
Charles LaneCharles LaneDr. Steiner (uncredited)
George MeekerGeorge MeekerWalter Foster (uncredited)
Craig ReynoldsCraig ReynoldsJack Swayne (uncredited)
Walter SoderlingWalter SoderlingTobin's Servant (uncredited)

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