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Between Midnight and Dawn (1950)

“THE STORY OF PROWL CAR 13...BASED ON THE POLICE FILES OF A GREAT CITY!”

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Plot

In the dark underbelly of a bustling city, war veterans Rocky Barnes and Dan Purvis patrol the night as prowl car cops, their contrasting views on lawbreakers defining their approach. Rocky, with his lenient perspective, balances Dan's unyielding cynicism towards all criminals. Their duty-driven lives take an unexpected turn when they become enchanted by the captivating radio voice of police secretary, Kate Mallory. However, when face to face, Kate maintains a cautious distance, wary of falling for men who walk a thin line between life and death every night. Their paths cross with the notorious Ritchie Garris, a ruthless racketeer, when a fortunate encounter leads Rocky and Dan to cause significant disruption to his criminal empire. Threats of vengeance hang heavy in the air, threatening to turn Kate's fears into a chilling reality. Their personal and professional lives intertwine even more deeply when Kate finally succumbs to Rocky's charm, only for their love story to be brutally cut short. The night before their wedding, Rocky falls victim to Garris in a cruel twist of fate. Devastated and driven by a burning need for revenge, Dan embarks on a relentless quest to bring Garris to justice. "Between Midnight and Dawn" is a gripping tale of friendship, love, and vengeance, set against the backdrop of a city that never sleeps. It delves into the dangerous lives of those sworn to protect, the emotional bonds that form in the face of adversity, and the lengths one man will go to honor a fallen comrade and avenge a shattered love.

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Between Midnight and Dawn is a crime movie featuring Madge Blake.

Between Midnight and Dawn is currently streaming on TCM.