Smooth as Silk
“Dangerous Woman... His Game! Sudden Death... His Sport!”
Synopsis
An attorney enraged over the prosecution of two innocent people goes on a killing spree.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Screenplay & Story
- Dane Lussier, Kerry Shaw
- Original Score
- Ernest Gold
- Original Title
- Smooth as Silk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Barton
Dane Lussier, Kerry Shaw, Florence Ryerson, Colin Clements
Ernest Gold
Elwood Bredell
Ray Snyder
Howard Welsch
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Barton
Director
Elwood Bredell
Director of Photography
Dane Lussier
Screenplay
Kerry Shaw
Screenplay
Ray Snyder
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smooth as Silk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Smooth as Silk about?
An attorney enraged over the prosecution of two innocent people goes on a killing spree.
Who directed Smooth as Silk?
Smooth as Silk was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in Smooth as Silk?
The principal cast of Smooth as Silk includes Kent Taylor, Virginia Grey, Milburn Stone, John Litel, Jane Adams.
When was Smooth as Silk released and how long is it?
Smooth as Silk was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Smooth as Silk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smooth as Silk was composed by Ernest Gold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smooth as Silk?
Smooth as Silk holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).