Slightly Scarlet (1956)

6.3/10 99 min Crime Drama Thriller

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.

Cast

John Payne

John Grace

Rhonda Fleming

June Lyons

Arlene Dahl

Dorothy Lyons

Kent Taylor

Frank Jansen

Ted de Corsia

Solly Caspar

Lance Fuller

Gauss

Buddy Baer

Lenhardt

Ellen Corby

Martha - June Lyons' Maid (uncredited)

George E. Stone

Roos (uncredited)

Fred Aldrich

Murray Alper

Sam Flint

Frank Gerstle

Roy Gordon

Myron Healey

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