Movie

Slightly Scarlet

1956 · 99 min

A shadowy, seductive noir that wraps you in a web of desire, betrayal, and danger.

Tagline: Out of the shadows of a vice-ridden city comes James M. Cain's most explosive drama!
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.
How it feels: Dark, tense, cynical and romantic. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Betrayal, corruption, obsession, family
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
corruption
obsession
family
crime
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild