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Just Before Dawn

1946Movie1 h 5 minNR

CrimeMystery
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
William Castle
Written by
Aubrey Wisberg, Eric Taylor
Produced by
Rudolph C. Flothow
Music by
Howard Fogetti

Everyone

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Facts

March 7, 1946 · 1 h 5 min · NR

Released
March 7, 1946
Runtime
1 h 5 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Event Title, Bittersweet Ending, Wham Shot +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Just Before Dawn?"

Questions about Just Before Dawn

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Just Before Dawn?

Prime

In the United States, Just Before Dawn streams on Prime.

Is Just Before Dawn worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.3).

What tropes does Just Before Dawn use?

Event TitleBittersweet EndingWham ShotDoomsayerExpyCruel and Unusual DeathCool UncleAbandoned AreaBig Bad DuumvirateOutside RideDrone of DreadForeshadowingand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Event Title, Bittersweet Ending, and Wham Shot.