Slightly Scarlet(1956)
Out of the shadows of a vice-ridden city comes James M. Cain's most explosive 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.
Movie: Slightly Scarlet
Top 10 Billed Cast
John Grace
June Lyons
Dorothy Lyons
Frank Jansen
Solly Caspar
Gauss
Lenhardt
Martha - June Lyons' Maid (uncredited)
Roos (uncredited)
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