Slightly Scarlet

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

Feb 15 1956 Approved 1h 39m
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

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.

Plot

Kleptomaniac Dorothy Lyons is paroled from prison in custody of her sister June, secretary to "reform" political candidate Frank Jansen. Ben Grace, associate of crime boss Sol Caspar, sees this as a way to smear Jansen's campaign. But after falling out with Caspar, Ben tries to help June, who he begins to fall for. Sexy Dorothy also has a yen for Ben. June is reluctantly forced to go along with Ben's schemes, but there may be more to these than meets the eye...

Written by

Robert Blees, James M. Cain

Directed by

Allan Dwan

Cast

John Payne, Rhonda Fleming, Arlene Dahl

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Benedict Bogeaus Production, RKO Radio Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

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