

Murder at Dawn
1932-02-15 · 62 min · ★ 5.4
Mad scientist works on a death ray in his mountain hideaway.
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- Directors
- Richard Thorpe
- Production companies
- Burton King Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Josephine DunnDoris Farrington
Jack MulhallDanny
Eddie BolandFreddie
Marjorie BeebeGertrude
Martha MattoxThe Housekeeper
Mischa AuerHenry
Phillips SmalleyJudge Folger
Crauford KentArnstein
Frank BallDr. Farrington
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