Slightly Scarlet (1956)

  • NR
  • 02/29/1956 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 39m

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.

Robert Blees

Screenplay

James M. Cain

Novel

Allan Dwan

Director

Cast

John Payne's headshot

John Payne

John Grace
Rhonda Fleming's headshot

Rhonda Fleming

June Lyons
Arlene Dahl's headshot

Arlene Dahl

Dorothy Lyons
Kent Taylor's headshot

Kent Taylor

Frank Jansen
Ted de Corsia's headshot

Ted de Corsia

Solly Caspar
Lance Fuller's headshot

Lance Fuller

Gauss
Buddy Baer's headshot

Buddy Baer

Lenhardt
Ellen Corby's headshot

Ellen Corby

Martha - June Lyons' Maid (uncredited)

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