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Slightly Scarlet

Slightly Scarlet

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

19566.21h 39m

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.

Directed by Allan Dwan
Written by Robert Blees, James M. Cain
Produced by Benedict Bogeaus
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Top Cast

John Payne

John Payne

John Grace

Rhonda Fleming

Rhonda Fleming

June Lyons

Arlene Dahl

Arlene Dahl

Dorothy Lyons

Kent Taylor

Kent Taylor

Frank Jansen

Ted de Corsia

Ted de Corsia

Solly Caspar

Lance Fuller

Lance Fuller

Gauss

Buddy Baer

Buddy Baer

Lenhardt

Ellen Corby

Ellen Corby

Martha - June Lyons' Maid (uncredited)

George E. Stone

George E. Stone

Roos (uncredited)

Fred Aldrich

Fred Aldrich

Themes & Keywords

red hairrelease from prisonkleptomaniafilm noirex-conpolitical corruptionparoleeflirtatious womanirresponsible sisterpolitical machinemayoral electionredheadsisters relationshipcorrupt governmentredheadssexy women

About Slightly Scarlet

Slightly Scarlet is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 1956 exploring themes of red hair, release from prison, kleptomania, film noir, ex-con, political corruption. Directed by Allan Dwan, it stars John Payne, Rhonda Fleming, Arlene Dahl. 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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