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Slightly Scarlet
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Slightly Scarlet

1956-02-29 · 99 min · ★ 6.2

Crime · Drama

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.

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Directors
Allan Dwan
Production companies
Benedict Bogeaus Production, Filmcrest Productions, RKO Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John PayneJohn PayneJohn Grace
Rhonda FlemingRhonda FlemingJune Lyons
Arlene DahlArlene DahlDorothy Lyons
Kent TaylorKent TaylorFrank Jansen
Ted de CorsiaTed de CorsiaSolly Caspar
Lance FullerLance FullerGauss
Buddy BaerBuddy BaerLenhardt
Ellen CorbyEllen CorbyMartha - June Lyons' Maid (uncredited)
George E. StoneGeorge E. StoneRoos (uncredited)
Fred AldrichFred Aldrich
Murray AlperMurray Alper
Albert Cavens
Paul Cristo
Sam FlintSam Flint
Curt Furberg
Rudy GermaneHood (uncredited)
Frank GerstleFrank Gerstle
Kenneth Gibson
Roy GordonRoy Gordon
Myron HealeyMyron Healey

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