Slightly Scarlet (1956)
"Out of the shadows of a vice-ridden city comes James M. Cain's most explosive drama!"
Title: Slightly Scarlet
Original Title: Slightly Scarlet
Release Date: 1956-02-29
Status: Released
Rating: 6.2/10 (from 32 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Production Companies: RKO Radio Pictures, Benedict Bogeaus Production
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
John Payne
John Grace
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)
George E. Stone
Roos (uncredited)
Fred Aldrich