Murder at Dawn

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Murder at Dawn
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Directed by Richard Thorpe
Written by Barry Barringer (original story and screenplay)
Produced by John R. Freuler (executive producer)
Burton L. King (supervising producer)
Cinematography Edward A. Kull
Edited by Frederick Bain
Release date
  • February 15, 1932 (1932-02-15)
Running time
62 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Murder at Dawn is a 1932 American Pre-Code film directed by Richard Thorpe. The film is also known as The Death Ray in the United Kingdom.

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