Daybreak
Genres
Overview
A mysterious barber hides a secret identity that eventually leads to tragedy.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
75 min
Release Date
1948-05-18
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
12
Vote Average
6
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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