Watch Slightly Scarlet (1956) Official Trailer
Out of the shadows of a vice-ridden city comes James M. Cain's most explosive drama!
6.3 / 10 IMDb February 29, 1956 1h 39m
Kleptomaniac Dorothy Lyons is paroled from prison into the custody of her sister June, secretary to "reform" politician Frank Jansen. Ben Grace, associate of crime boss Sol "Solly" Caspar, sees this as a way to smear Jansen's campaign. Seductive Dorothy will do anything to get what she wants, which includes having a good time with Ben-- whom June is now in love with.
Director
Runtime
1h 39m
Release Date
February 29, 1956
Genre
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
Cast
John Payne
as John Grace
Rhonda Fleming
as June Lyons
Arlene Dahl
as Dorothy Lyons
Kent Taylor
as Frank Jansen
Ted de Corsia
as Solly Caspar
Lance Fuller
as Gauss
Buddy Baer
as Lenhardt
Ellen Corby
as Martha - June Lyons' Maid (uncredited)
George E. Stone
as Roos (uncredited)
Fred Aldrich
Murray Alper
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Albert Cavens
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Paul Cristo
Sam Flint
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Curt Furberg
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Rudy Germane
as Hood (uncredited)
Frank Gerstle
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Kenneth Gibson
Roy Gordon
Myron Healey
Production Companies
RKO Radio PicturesBenedict Bogeaus Production
Filmcrest Productions
Slightly Scarlet Official Trailer 1956
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