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Slightly Scarlet poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.8 / 100
1956·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 39m

SLIGHTLY SCARLET

“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.

Above the Line
Allan Dwan·DirectorRobert Blees·ScreenplayJames M. Cain·NovelJohn Alton·Director of PhotographyHoward Jackson·Original Music ComposerJames Leicester·Editor
Cast
John Payne·John GraceRhonda Fleming·June LyonsArlene Dahl·Dorothy LyonsKent Taylor·Frank JansenTed de Corsia·Solly CasparLance Fuller·GaussBuddy Baer·LenhardtEllen Corby·Martha - June Lyons' Maid (uncredited)George E. Stone·Roos (uncredited)Fred Aldrich
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Allan Dwan·Director
Writing· 2
Robert Blees·ScreenplayJames M. Cain·Novel
Camera· 1
John Alton·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
James Leicester·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Howard Jackson·Original Music ComposerLouis Forbes·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Van Nest Polglase·Art DirectionNorma Koch·Costume DesignAlfred E. Spencer·Set DecorationMel Berns·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Benedict Bogeaus·Producer
By the Numbers
57.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Slightly Scarlet's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8B0000
#FFFFFF
#1E1E2C
Mood
Dramatic, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two women with red hair against a red background with subtle white cloud-like patterns. The woman in the foreground is positioned slightly t”

dramafilm-noir
Key Elements
Earrings
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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