Slightly Scarlet

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

APPROPIATE

1956 / 99min.

Rating6.2

Genres

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Synopsis

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.

Directors

Actors

Hal Taggart

John Payne

Ellen Corby

Arthur Tovey

Rhonda Fleming

George E. Stone

Arlene Dahl

Ted de Corsia

Myron Healey

Kent Taylor

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