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Between Midnight and Dawn poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.9 / 100
1950·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 29m

BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND DAWN

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

Rocky and Dan, war buddies, are prowl car cops on night duty. Dan is a cynic who views all lawbreakers as scum; Rocky feels more lenient. Both are attracted to the radio voice of communicator Kate Mallory; but in person, Kate proves reluctant to get involved with men who just might stop a bullet. By lucky chance, Rocky and Dan cause big trouble for murderous racketeer Ritchie Garris; but when he swears vengeance, Kate's fears may prove justified.

Above the Line
Gordon Douglas·DirectorEugene Ling·ScreenplayGerald Drayson Adams·StoryGeorge E. Diskant·Director of PhotographyGeorge Duning·Original Music ComposerGene Havlick·Editor
Cast
Mark Stevens·Officer Rocky BarnesEdmond O'Brien·Officer Dan PurvisGale Storm·Katharine 'Kate' MalloryDonald Buka·Ritchie GarrisGale Robbins·Terry RomaineAnthony Ross·Police Lt. MastersonRoland Winters·Leo CusickTito Vuolo·RomanoGrazia Narciso·Mrs. RomanoMadge Blake·Mrs. Mallory
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Gordon Douglas·Director
Writing· 3
Gerald Drayson Adams·StoryLeo Katcher·StoryEugene Ling·Screenplay
Camera· 1
George E. Diskant·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Gene Havlick·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
George Duning·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Hunt Stromberg·Producer
By the Numbers
66.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Between Midnight and Dawn's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#2A3A71
#8E221D
#FFFFFF
Mood
Tense, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a dynamic illustration with a split composition. The upper section depicts two policemen in uniform, one holding a pistol, looking towards a”

crimedrama
Key Elements
PistolPolice CapCarFedora
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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