Slightly Scarlet (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1930, Slightly Scarlet is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Edwin H. Knopf, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Passing herself off as a countess, glamorous Lucy Stavrin hobnobs with the rich and famous along the French Riviera. Aware that Lucy is a phony, jewel-thief Malatroff blackmails Lucy into helping him steal the valuable necklace owned by the young wife of phlegmatic American businessman Sylvester Corbett.
Who’s in it. Slightly Scarlet stars Evelyn Brent as Lucy Stavrin, Clive Brook as Hon. Courtenay Parkes, Paul Lukas as Malatroff and Eugene Pallette as Sylvester Corbett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Slightly Scarlet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slightly Scarlet (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Slightly Scarlet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Slightly Scarlet worth watching?
- Slightly Scarlet holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slightly Scarlet?
- Slightly Scarlet stars Evelyn Brent, Clive Brook, Paul Lukas, Eugene Pallette and Helen Ware.
- When was Slightly Scarlet released?
- Slightly Scarlet was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.