Slightly Scarlet
Feb 29 1956
•2h 39m
•Crime, Drama, Thriller
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
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John Payne
John Grace
Rhonda Fleming
June Lyons
Arlene Dahl
Dorothy Lyons
Kent Taylor
Frank Jansen
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