Main Street After Dark (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1945, Main Street After Dark is a drama and crime film directed by Edward L. Cahn, running about 57 minutes. “The true story of today's girl gangsters” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A police detective (Edward Arnold) uses fluorescent powder to catch a pickpocket (Selena Royle) and her gang.
Who’s in it. Main Street After Dark stars Edward Arnold as Lt. Lorrgan, Selena Royle as 'Ma' Abby Dibson, Tom Trout as Lefty Dibson and Audrey Totter as Jessie Belle Dibson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Main Street After Dark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Main Street After Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Main Street After Dark tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Main Street After Dark (1945)?
- In US, Main Street After Dark is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Main Street After Dark worth watching?
- Main Street After Dark holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Main Street After Dark?
- Main Street After Dark stars Edward Arnold, Selena Royle, Tom Trout, Audrey Totter and Dan Duryea.
- When was Main Street After Dark released?
- Main Street After Dark was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.