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Synopsis
In The Handkerchief, the scene is set in Joe Poletti's tavern, a popular spot in the factory district, where the jovial owner is preparing for the busy Friday night rush. As he discusses his cash-heavy business with Lieutenant McHugh, tensions arise with a disgruntled former bartender, Ed Snyder, who has a history of conflict with Poletti. The atmosphere is thick with anticipation as the clock ticks toward midnight, the time when factory workers flood in to cash their paychecks.
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