Before Dawn (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1933, Before Dawn is a drama and mystery film directed by Irving Pichel, running about 60 minutes. “Half a million in hidden loot caused ten crimes BEFORE DAWN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the death of a gangster, those familiar with his million dollar stash start mysteriously dying. Police detectives with the help of a clairvoyant try to determine who, living or dead, is responsible.
Who’s in it. Before Dawn stars Stuart Erwin as Dwight Wilson, Dorothy Wilson as Patricia Merrick, also known as Mlle. Mystera, Warner Oland as Dr. Paul Cornelius and Dudley Digges as Horace Merrick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Before Dawn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before Dawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before Dawn (1933)?
- In US, Before Dawn is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Before Dawn worth watching?
- Before Dawn holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before Dawn?
- Before Dawn stars Stuart Erwin, Dorothy Wilson, Warner Oland, Dudley Digges and Gertrude Hoffmann.
- When was Before Dawn released?
- Before Dawn was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.