Slightly Scarlet (1956)

1956 · Feature film · 94 min · dir. Allan Dwan

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

• film noir
• Mystery

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Synopsis

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.

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Details

Director

Allan Dwan

Writer

James M. Cain

Composer

Louis Forbes

Cinematography

John Alton

Studio

RKO Radio Pictures, Benedict Bogeaus Production, Filmcrest Productions

Released

1956-02-29

Running time

94 minutes

Cast & crew

• Allan Dwan Director
• Murray Alper
• Frank Gerstle
• Buddy Baer
• Lance Fuller
• Myron Healey
• Kent Taylor
• Arlene Dahl
• John Payne

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