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Slightly Scarlet (1956)

Slightly Scarlet (1956)

Drama Crime Thriller

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

Release Date: 1956, February 29
Directors: Allan Dwan
Countries: United States of America
Production: RKO Radio Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures, Benedict Bogeaus Production, Benedict Bogeaus Production, Filmcrest Productions, Filmcrest Productions
Cast: Rudy Germane, Ellen Corby, George E. Stone, Lance Fuller, Ted de Corsia, Buddy Baer, Rhonda Fleming, John Payne, Arlene Dahl, Kent Taylor

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

film noir corrupt government political corruption release from prison ex-con mayoral election parolee sisters relationship redhead kleptomania political machine flirtatious woman red hair irresponsible sister sexy women redheads