Just Before Dawn (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1946, Just Before Dawn is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by William Castle, running about 65 minutes. “PRESCRIPTION FOR DEATH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Just Before Dawn stars Warner Baxter as Dr. Robert Ordway, Adele Roberts as Claire Foster (as Adelle Roberts), Martin Kosleck as Karl Ganss and Mona Barrie as Harriet Travers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Just Before Dawn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Just Before Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just Before Dawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just Before Dawn (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Just Before Dawn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Just Before Dawn worth watching?
- Just Before Dawn holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Just Before Dawn?
- Just Before Dawn stars Warner Baxter, Adele Roberts, Martin Kosleck, Mona Barrie and Marvin Miller.
- When was Just Before Dawn released?
- Just Before Dawn was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.