A man returns from a trip to find fascists have taken over the U.S. government.A man returns from a trip to find fascists have taken over the U.S. government.A man returns from a trip to find fascists have taken over the U.S. government.
Bob Stebbins
- John Stevenson, Jr.
- (as Bobbie Stebbins)
Edwin Max
- First Detective
- (as Ed Max)
Priscilla Lyon
- Betty
- (as Priscilla Lyons)
Albert Bassermann
- School Principal
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaThis was the movie that Dr. Samuel Sheppard and his wife Marilyn were watching with friends the night that she was murdered. This case was said to have inspired the TV series The Fugitive (1963).
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"Discipline, Stevenson. Always discipline!"
Radio legend Arch Obler wrote and directed this film about a man (Claude Rains in a great performance) who returns home from a vacation in the woods to discover his country has been overtaken by fascists. It's a fascinating picture that serves as a cautionary tale for war-weary Americans to be vigilant about protecting their democracy and not become complacent. I've read that this was financed by General Motors for their employees to see and later it was released by poverty row studio PRC. It does look cheap, to be fair, but the cast is great and Obler creates a moody atmosphere and keeps the tension high throughout. It's definitely worth a look for fans of Rains or Obler or just anyone who wants to see an interesting off-the-beaten-path picture from Hollywood's heyday.
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- utgard14
- Feb 10, 2017
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- Terror on Main Street
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- Runtime1 hour 1 minute
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- 1.37 : 1
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