United States / Feb 29, 1956 / NR
Out of the shadows of a vice-ridden city comes James M. Cain's most explosive drama!
1h 39min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ellen Corby | Martha - June Lyons' Maid (uncredited) |
| George E. Stone | Roos (uncredited) |
| Fred Aldrich | |
| Murray Alper | |
| Albert Cavens | |
| Paul Cristo | |
| Sam Flint | |
| Curt Furberg | |
| Rudy Germane | Hood (uncredited) |
| Frank Gerstle | |
| Kenneth Gibson | |
| Roy Gordon | |
| Myron Healey | |
| Frank Jenks | |
| Mathew McCue | |
| William Meader | |
| Barry Norton |
Genres
CrimeDramaThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Slightly Scarlet |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | RKO Radio Pictures, Benedict Bogeaus Production, Filmcrest Productions |
| Release date | 29 febbraio 1956 |
| Production | Benedict Bogeaus |
| Writer | Robert Blees, James M. Cain |
| Editing | James Leicester |
| Cinematography | John Alton |
| Assistant directors | Allan Dwan |
| Camera operators | John Alton |
| Additional photography | John Alton |
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| Production design | Alfred E. Spencer, Van Nest Polglase |
| Art direction | Van Nest Polglase, Alfred E. Spencer |
| Set decoration | Alfred E. Spencer, Van Nest Polglase |
| Music | Howard Jackson, Louis Forbes |
| Sound | Howard Jackson, Louis Forbes |
| Costume design | Norma Koch, Mel Berns |
| Makeup | Mel Berns, Norma Koch |
| Hairstyling | Norma Koch, Mel Berns |
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