Slightly Scarlet

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

19561h 39mNo ratings yet

Action
Drama
Crime
Thriller

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.

Keywords

political corruption
mayoral election
ex-con
film noir
release from prison
red hair
parolee
kleptomania
political machine
sisters relationship
flirtatious woman
irresponsible sister
redhead
corrupt government
sexy women
redheads

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,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
IMDb: tt0049769