Each Dawn I Die
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Synopsis
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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Each Dawn I Die 1939 HD Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-20
Top Cast
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James Cagney
Frank Ross
George Raft
'Hood' Stacey
Jane Bryan
Joyce Connover
George Bancroft
Prison Warden John Armstrong
Maxie Rosenbloom
Fargo Red
Stanley Ridges
Mueller
Alan Baxter
Pole Cat Carlisle
Victor Jory
W.J. Grayce
John Wray
Pete Kassock
Edward Pawley
Dale
Willard Robertson
Lang
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Ross
Paul Hurst
Garsky
Louis Jean Heydt
Lassiter
Joe Downing
Limpy Julien
Thurston Hall
Hanley
William B. Davidson
Bill Mason
Clay Clement
Stacey's Attorney Lockhart
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
August 19, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Keighley
- Screenplay & Story
- Warren Duff, Norman Reilly Raine, Charles Perry
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Each Dawn I Die
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Keighley
Warren Duff, Norman Reilly Raine, Charles Perry, Jerome Odlum
Max Steiner
Arthur Edeson
Thomas Richards
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Warren Duff
Screenplay
Norman Reilly Raine
Screenplay
William Keighley
Director
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
Thomas Richards
Editor
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Charles Perry
Screenplay
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
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 Each Dawn I Die
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Each Dawn I Die about?
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.
Who directed Each Dawn I Die?
Each Dawn I Die was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in Each Dawn I Die?
The principal cast of Each Dawn I Die includes James Cagney, George Raft, Jane Bryan, George Bancroft, Maxie Rosenbloom.
When was Each Dawn I Die released and how long is it?
Each Dawn I Die was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Each Dawn I Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Each Dawn I Die was composed by Max Steiner.
Is Each Dawn I Die based on a book or true story?
Each Dawn I Die is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jerome Odlum".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Each Dawn I Die?
Each Dawn I Die holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).