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Just Before Dawn (1946)

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

  • Crime
  • Mystery

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Warner BaxterWarner BaxterDr. Robert Ordway
  • Photo of Adele RobertsAdele RobertsClaire Foster (as Adelle Roberts)
  • Photo of Martin KosleckMartin KosleckKarl Ganss
  • Photo of Mona BarrieMona BarrieHarriet Travers
  • Photo of Marvin MillerMarvin MillerCasper
  • Photo of Charles D. BrownCharles D. BrownInsp. Burns
  • Photo of Robert BarratRobert BarratClyde Travers (as Robert H. Barrat)
  • Photo of Charles ArntCharles ArntAttorney Allen S. Tobin (uncredited)
  • Photo of Egon BrecherEgon BrecherDr. Evans (uncredited)
  • Photo of Peggy ConversePeggy ConverseConnie Day (uncredited)

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