The Sun Sets at Dawn
Synopsis
A reporter investigates the story of a young man who may have been wrongly convicted and sentenced to be executed.
Top Cast
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Walter Reed
The Chaplain
Lee Frederick
Blackie
Houseley Stevenson
Pops
Howard St. John
The Warden
Sally Parr
The Girl
Patrick Waltz
The Boy (as Philip Shawn)
Louise Lorimer
The Warden's Wife
Raymond Bramley
The Deputy Warden
Charles Meredith
Reporter, AP
Jack Reynolds
Reporter, EP
King Donovan
Reporter, National News Service
Charles Arnt
Reporter, Globe Express
Sam Edwards
Reporter, Herald
Percy Helton
Reporter, Feature Syndicate
Perry Ivins
Reporter, Forty-Six (as Perry Ivans)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Sloane
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Sloane
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- The Sun Sets at Dawn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Holiday Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Sloane
Paul Sloane
Leith Stevens
Lionel Lindon
Sherman Todd
Paul Sloane, Helen H. Rathvon
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Sloane
Screenplay
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Paul Sloane
Producer
Leith Stevens
Original Music Composer
Sherman Todd
Editor
Helen H. Rathvon
Producer
Paul Sloane
Director
Robert Martien
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sun Sets at Dawn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sun Sets at Dawn about?
A reporter investigates the story of a young man who may have been wrongly convicted and sentenced to be executed.
Who directed The Sun Sets at Dawn?
The Sun Sets at Dawn was directed by Paul Sloane.
Who stars in The Sun Sets at Dawn?
The principal cast of The Sun Sets at Dawn includes Walter Reed, Lee Frederick, Houseley Stevenson, Howard St. John, Sally Parr.
When was The Sun Sets at Dawn released and how long is it?
The Sun Sets at Dawn was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sun Sets at Dawn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sun Sets at Dawn was composed by Leith Stevens.