Slightly Scarlet

1956

Out of the shadows of a vice-ridden city comes James M. Cain's most explosive drama!

Allan Dwan
1h 39m
February 29, 1956 · United States of America

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: February 29, 1956
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: RKO Radio Pictures,Benedict Bogeaus Production,RKO Pictures,Filmcrest Productions
Cast: Mathew McCue,Ted de Corsia,Roy Gordon,Murray Alper,Rhonda Fleming,Albert Cavens,Frank Gerstle,Kenneth Gibson,John Payne,Curt Furbergand 19 more
Director: Allan Dwan
Writer: James M. Cain,Robert Blees
Producer: Benedict Bogeaus
Cinematography: John Alton
Music: Louis Forbes,Howard Jackson
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
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