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Between Midnight and Dawn (1950) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language
1950 · 89 mins · English
Directed by
Gordon Douglas
Starring
James Brown, Edmond O'Brien, Tito Vuolo, Anthony Ross, Gale Storm, Madge Blake

Night‑shift patrol officers Rocky and Dan, former war buddies, differ in temperament—Dan is cynical, Rocky more compassionate. Both are drawn to the radio voice of dispatcher Kate Mallory, who is wary of getting involved. When they clash with ruthless racketeer Ritchie Garris, Kate’s doubts about danger become well‑founded as Garris swears revenge.

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