Where can I watch Slightly Scarlet (1956)?

In US, Slightly Scarlet is available to stream on FlixFling and Artiflix, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Slightly Scarlet worth watching?

Slightly Scarlet holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Slightly Scarlet?

Slightly Scarlet stars John Payne, Rhonda Fleming, Arlene Dahl, Kent Taylor and Ted de Corsia.

When was Slightly Scarlet released?

Slightly Scarlet was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.

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Slightly Scarlet (1956): cast, story & where to watch

1956 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 1956, Slightly Scarlet is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 99 minutes. “Out of the shadows of a vice-ridden city comes James M. Cain's most explosive drama!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Slightly Scarlet stars John Payne as John Grace, Rhonda Fleming as June Lyons, Jansen's Secretary / Girlfriend, Arlene Dahl as Dorothy Lyons and Kent Taylor as Frank Jansen, Mayoral Candidate / Mayor of Bay City, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Slightly Scarlet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Artiflix and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slightly Scarlet page.

If you liked it. Fans of Slightly Scarlet tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Where can I watch Slightly Scarlet (1956)?: In US, Slightly Scarlet is available to stream on FlixFling and Artiflix, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Slightly Scarlet worth watching?: Slightly Scarlet holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Slightly Scarlet?: Slightly Scarlet stars John Payne, Rhonda Fleming, Arlene Dahl, Kent Taylor and Ted de Corsia.
When was Slightly Scarlet released?: Slightly Scarlet was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.