
An Hour Before Dawn
Synopsis
A female detective goes undercover as a chorus girl to solve the murder of a scientist whose son was threatened with disinheritance for his a romance with a chorus girl.
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October 20, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Searle Dawley
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Searle Dawley
- Original Title
- An Hour Before Dawn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 34m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Searle Dawley
J. Searle Dawley
Department Leadership Roster
J. Searle Dawley
Director
J. Searle Dawley
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Hour Before Dawn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is An Hour Before Dawn about?
A female detective goes undercover as a chorus girl to solve the murder of a scientist whose son was threatened with disinheritance for his a romance with a chorus girl.
Who directed An Hour Before Dawn?
An Hour Before Dawn was directed by J. Searle Dawley.
Who stars in An Hour Before Dawn?
The principal cast of An Hour Before Dawn includes Laura Sawyer, House Peters, Edward Earle, William C. Chamberlin.
When was An Hour Before Dawn released and how long is it?
An Hour Before Dawn was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An Hour Before Dawn?
An Hour Before Dawn holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
















