Slightly Scarlet (1956)

02/29/1956 (US) • 1h 39m

Crime, Drama, Thriller

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

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.

Top Billed Cast

John Payne

John Grace

Rhonda Fleming

June Lyons

Arlene Dahl

Dorothy Lyons

Kent Taylor

Frank Jansen

Ted de Corsia

Solly Caspar

Buddy Baer

Lenhardt

Ellen Corby

Martha - June Lyons' Maid (uncredited)

George E. Stone

Roos (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

red hair

release from prison

kleptomania

film noir

ex-con

political corruption

parolee

flirtatious woman

irresponsible sister

political machine

mayoral election

redhead

sisters relationship

sisters love same man

corrupt government

redheads

sexy women

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