Just Before Dawn
1946, English. Directed by William Castle.
PRESCRIPTION FOR DEATH!
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
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Just Before Dawn is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- William CastleDirector
- Warner BaxterDr. Robert Ordway
- Adele RobertsClaire Foster (as Adelle Roberts)
- Martin KosleckKarl Ganss
- Mona BarrieHarriet Travers
- Marvin MillerCasper
- Charles D. BrownInsp. Burns
- Robert BarratClyde Travers (as Robert H. Barrat)
- Charles ArntAttorney Allen S. Tobin (uncredited)
- Egon BrecherDr. Evans (uncredited)
- Peggy ConverseConnie Day (uncredited)
- Jack DeeryParty Guest (uncredited)
- Byron FoulgerHarris, Makeup Man (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 7 March 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Eric Taylor, Aubrey Wisberg
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Just Before Dawn runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
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Just Before Dawn is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Just Before Dawn on?
Just Before Dawn is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Just Before Dawn?
If you liked Just Before Dawn, try The Mirror Crack'd, The Blue Gardenia, A Shot in the Dark.
Who directed Just Before Dawn?
Just Before Dawn (1946) was directed by William Castle and stars Warner Baxter, Adele Roberts, Martin Kosleck.