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63% Critic Match
Slightly Scarlet
“Out of the shadows of a vice-ridden city comes James M. Cain's most explosive drama!”
6.3 / 10• 1956• 1h 39m•NR• English
CrimeDramaThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
John Payne
John Grace
Lead
Rhonda Fleming
June Lyons
Arlene Dahl
Dorothy Lyons
Kent Taylor
Frank Jansen
Ted de Corsia
Solly Caspar
Lance Fuller
Gauss
Buddy Baer
Lenhardt
Ellen Corby
Martha - June Lyons' Maid (uncredited)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Allan Dwan's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Slightly Scarlet is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
