Just Before Dawn
“PRESCRIPTION FOR DEATH!”
Synopsis
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
Part of the The Crime Doctor Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Warner Baxter
Dr. Robert Ordway
Adele Roberts
Claire Foster (as Adelle Roberts)
Martin Kosleck
Karl Ganss
Mona Barrie
Harriet Travers
Marvin Miller
Casper
Charles D. Brown
Insp. Burns
Robert Barrat
Clyde Travers (as Robert H. Barrat)
Charles Arnt
Attorney Allen S. Tobin (uncredited)
Egon Brecher
Dr. Evans (uncredited)
Peggy Converse
Connie Day (uncredited)
Jack Deery
Party Guest (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
Harris, Makeup Man (uncredited)
Wilton Graff
Alexander 'Alec' Girard (uncredited)
Ted Hecht
Armand Morcel (uncredited)
Thomas E. Jackson
Walter Cummings (uncredited)
Skelton Knaggs
Louie (uncredited)
Charles Lane
Dr. Steiner (uncredited)
George Meeker
Walter Foster (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Taylor, Aubrey Wisberg
- Original Title
- Just Before Dawn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Larry Darmour Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Castle
Eric Taylor, Aubrey Wisberg, Max Marcin
Henry Freulich, Philip Tannura
Dwight Caldwell
Rudolph C. Flothow
Department Leadership Roster
William Castle
Director
Eric Taylor
Screenplay
Aubrey Wisberg
Screenplay
Rudolph C. Flothow
Producer
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
Philip Tannura
Director of Photography
Dwight Caldwell
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Just Before Dawn.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Just Before Dawn.
MovieLens[40K:50K]
Centron's Boxsets
Similar Titles to Just Before Dawn
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.7
6.1
6.2
6.2
5.9
5.9
6.1
6.0
6.0
6.4
5.8
5.9
6.1
6.3
6.2
6.2
6.4
6.6
5.1
6.5
More Like Just Before Dawn
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Just Before Dawn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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
Who directed Just Before Dawn?
Just Before Dawn was directed by William Castle.
Who stars in Just Before Dawn?
The principal cast of Just Before Dawn includes Warner Baxter, Adele Roberts, Martin Kosleck, Mona Barrie, Marvin Miller.
When was Just Before Dawn released and how long is it?
Just Before Dawn was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Is Just Before Dawn based on a book or true story?
Just Before Dawn is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Max Marcin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Just Before Dawn?
Just Before Dawn holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).