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Just Before Dawn

6.919461h 5mNRMovieCrimeMystery

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…

DirectorWilliam Castle
WritersEric Taylor·Aubrey Wisberg
ProducerRudolph C. Flothow

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Cast · Directed by William Castle

WBWarner Baxter
Warner Baxter
Dr. Robert Ordway
ARAdele Roberts
Adele Roberts
Claire Foster (as Adelle Roberts)
MKMartin Kosleck
Martin Kosleck
Karl Ganss
MBMona Barrie
Mona Barrie
Harriet Travers
MMMarvin Miller
Marvin Miller
Casper
CBCharles D. Brown
Charles D. Brown
Insp. Burns
RBRobert Barrat
Robert Barrat
Clyde Travers (as Robert H. Barrat)
CACharles Arnt
Charles Arnt
Attorney Allen S. Tobin (uncredited)
EBEgon Brecher
Egon Brecher
Dr. Evans (uncredited)
PCPeggy Converse
Peggy Converse
Connie Day (uncredited)
JD
Jack Deery
Party Guest (uncredited)
BFByron Foulger
Byron Foulger
Harris, Makeup Man (uncredited)

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Just Before Dawn — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Just Before Dawn?

Just Before Dawn is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Just Before Dawn on Netflix?

No, Just Before Dawn is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Just Before Dawn on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Just Before Dawn is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Just Before Dawn for free?

Just Before Dawn is available on Amazon Prime Video in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Just Before Dawn?

Yes — Just Before Dawn is followed by Crime Doctor's Man Hunt (1946) in the Crime Doctor Collection.

Is there a prequel to Just Before Dawn?

Yes — The Crime Doctor's Warning (1945) comes before Just Before Dawn in the Crime Doctor Collection.

Is Just Before Dawn part of a trilogy?

No — Just Before Dawn is part of the Crime Doctor Collection, which has 10 films.

How many movies are in the Crime Doctor Collection?

There are 10 films in the Crime Doctor Collection: Crime Doctor (1943), The Crime Doctor’s Strangest Case (1943), Shadows in the Night (1944), The Crime Doctor's Courage (1945), The Crime Doctor's Warning (1945), Just Before Dawn (1946), Crime Doctor's Man Hunt (1946), The Millerson Case (1947), The Crime Doctor's Gamble (1947) and The Crime Doctor's Diary (1949).