Daybreak
Synopsis
A mysterious barber hides a secret identity that eventually leads to tragedy.
Top Cast
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Ann Todd
Frances "Frankie" Tribe
Eric Portman
Eddie Tribe
Bill Owen
Ron
Maxwell Reed
Olaf Tyson
Edward Rigby
Bill Shackle
Eliot Makeham
Mr. Walter Bigley
Jane Hylton
Doris
Margaret Withers
Mrs.Bigley
John Turnbull
Superintendent
Maurice Denham
Inspector
Milton Rosmer
Governor
Lyn Evans
Waterman
Andrew Crawford
Barber shop customer
Garry Marsh
Barber shop customer
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Compton Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Muriel Box, Sydney Box
- Original Score
- Benjamin Frankel
- Original Title
- Daybreak
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Sydney Box Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Compton Bennett
Muriel Box, Sydney Box
Benjamin Frankel
Reginald H. Wyer
Helga Cranston, Peter Price
Sydney Box
Department Leadership Roster
Muriel Box
Writer
Compton Bennett
Director
Sydney Box
Writer
Helga Cranston
Editor
Sydney Box
Producer
Dorothy Sinclair
Costume Design
Peter Price
Editor
Reginald H. Wyer
Director of Photography
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daybreak
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daybreak about?
A mysterious barber hides a secret identity that eventually leads to tragedy.
Who directed Daybreak?
Daybreak was directed by Compton Bennett.
Who stars in Daybreak?
The principal cast of Daybreak includes Ann Todd, Eric Portman, Bill Owen, Maxwell Reed, Edward Rigby.
When was Daybreak released and how long is it?
Daybreak was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Daybreak?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Daybreak was composed by Benjamin Frankel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Daybreak?
Daybreak holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).