Main Street After Dark
“The true story of today's girl gangsters”
Synopsis
A police detective uses fluorescent powder to catch a pickpocket and her gang.
Top Cast
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Edward Arnold
Lt. Lorrgan
Selena Royle
'Ma' Abby Dibson
Tom Trout
Lefty Dibson
Audrey Totter
Jessie Belle Dibson
Dan Duryea
Posey Dibson
Hume Cronyn
Keller
Dorothy Morris
Rosalie Dibson (as Dorothy Ruth Morris)
Wally Cassell
Jenkins (uncredited)
Kernan Cripps
Police Scientist (uncredited)
Tom Drake
Radio Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited)
Dick Elliott
MacLean (uncredited)
William Frambes
Serviceman in Police Station (uncredited)
Dell Henderson
Plainclothesman (uncredited)
Herbert Heywood
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
John Kellogg
Soldier Assisting Police (uncredited)
Nolan Leary
Messenger (uncredited)
Mitchell Lewis
Plainclothesman (uncredited)
Robert Middlemass
Detective (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Kamb, John C. Higgins
- Original Score
- George Bassman, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
- Original Title
- Main Street After Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Karl Kamb, John C. Higgins
George Bassman, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Jackson Rose
Harry Komer
Jerry Bresler
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Komer
Editor
Jerry Bresler
Producer
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
Karl Kamb
Screenplay
John C. Higgins
Screenplay
Eugene Joseff
Costume Design
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Main Street After Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Main Street After Dark about?
A police detective uses fluorescent powder to catch a pickpocket and her gang.
Who directed Main Street After Dark?
Main Street After Dark was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in Main Street After Dark?
The principal cast of Main Street After Dark includes Edward Arnold, Selena Royle, Tom Trout, Audrey Totter, Dan Duryea.
When was Main Street After Dark released and how long is it?
Main Street After Dark was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Main Street After Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Main Street After Dark was composed by George Bassman, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.