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Directed by Edward L. Cahn, Main Street After Dark leans on a strong ensemble — Edward Arnold, Selena Royle, Tom Trout — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1945.
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Three men case a small town very carefully, with plans to rob the bank on the upcoming Saturday, which turns violent and deadly.
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