Daybreak (1948)
Overview
A mysterious barber hides a secret identity that eventually leads to tragedy.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.732 |
Directed By
Compton Bennett
Crew
Sydney Box
Muriel Box
Compton Bennett
Dorothy Sinclair
Benjamin Frankel
Helga Cranston
James A. Carter
Peter Price
Sydney Box
Bernard Lewis
Reginald H. Wyer
TOP CAST
Ann Todd
Frances "Frankie" Tribe
Eric Portman
Eddie Tribe
Bill Owen
Ron
Maxwell Reed
Olaf Tyson
Edward Rigby
Bill Shackle
Eliot Makeham
Mr. Walter Bigley
Jane Hylton
Doris
Margaret Withers
Mrs.Bigley
John Turnbull
Superintendent
Maurice Denham
Inspector
Milton Rosmer
Governor
Lyn Evans
Waterman
Andrew Crawford
Barber shop customer
Garry Marsh
Barber shop customer
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