The Sun Sets at Dawn (1950)
A reporter investigates the story of a young man who may have been wrongly convicted and sentenced to be executed.
Director: Paul Sloane
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: November 1, 1950
Cast
- Walter Reed - The Chaplain
- Lee Frederick - Blackie
- Houseley Stevenson - Pops
- Howard St. John - The Warden
- Sally Parr - The Girl
- Patrick Waltz - The Boy (as Philip Shawn)
- Louise Lorimer - The Warden's Wife
- Raymond Bramley - The Deputy Warden
- Charles Meredith - Reporter, AP
- Jack Reynolds - Reporter, EP
Screenplay
- Paul Sloane (Screenplay)
Music: Leith Stevens
Cinematography: Lionel Lindon
Editing: Sherman Todd
Production: Holiday Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy
Keywords
prison, film noir, execution
More Films by Director: Paul Sloane
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sun Sets at Dawn about?
- A reporter investigates the story of a young man who may have been wrongly convicted and sentenced to be executed.
- Who directed The Sun Sets at Dawn?
- The Sun Sets at Dawn was directed by Paul Sloane.
- Who stars in The Sun Sets at Dawn?
- The Sun Sets at Dawn stars Walter Reed, Lee Frederick, Houseley Stevenson, Howard St. John, Sally Parr, Patrick Waltz.
- How long is The Sun Sets at Dawn?
- The Sun Sets at Dawn has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is The Sun Sets at Dawn?
- The Sun Sets at Dawn is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Sun Sets at Dawn produced?
- The Sun Sets at Dawn was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Sun Sets at Dawn?
- The themes of The Sun Sets at Dawn include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy.