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Slightly Scarlet

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

1956-02-29
6.2
en 99m
CrimeDramaThriller
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 of Photography

John Alton

Screenplay

Robert Blees

Novel

James M. Cain

Director

Allan Dwan

Set Decoration

Alfred E. Spencer

Art Direction

Van Nest Polglase

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

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • RKO Radio Pictures
  • Benedict Bogeaus Production

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