Scarlet Street
“The things she does to men can end only one way - in murder!”
Synopsis
Cashier and part-time starving artist Christopher Cross is absolutely smitten with the beautiful Kitty March. Kitty plays along, but she's really only interested in Johnny, a two-bit crook. When Kitty and Johnny find out that art dealers are interested in Chris's work, they con him into letting Kitty take credit for the paintings. Cross allows it because he is in love with Kitty, but his love will only let her get away with so much.
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Official Trailer | Masters of CinemaOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-27
Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
Christopher Cross
Joan Bennett
Katherine 'Kitty' March
Dan Duryea
Johnny Prince
Margaret Lindsay
Millie Ray
Jess Barker
David Janeway
Rosalind Ivan
Adele Cross
Charles Kemper
Homer Higgins
Anita Sharp-Bolster
Laura Michaels
Samuel S. Hinds
Charles Pringle
Vladimir Sokoloff
Pop LeJon
Arthur Loft
Dellarowe
Russell Hicks
J.J. Hogarth
Richard Abbott
Critic at Gallery (uncredited)
Rodney Bell
Barney (uncredited)
Richard Cramer
Principal Keeper (uncredited)
Dick Curtis
Detective (uncredited)
Tom Daly
Penny - Bartender (uncredited)
Edgar Dearing
Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.45x
+$1.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Nichols
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- Scarlet Street
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.9M
- Production Studios
- Diana Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Lang
Dudley Nichols, Georges de La Fouchardière, André Mouézy-Éon
Hans J. Salter
Milton Krasner
Arthur Hilton
Fritz Lang, Walter Wanger
Department Leadership Roster
Fritz Lang
Director
Dudley Nichols
Screenplay
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Fritz Lang
Producer
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Arthur Hilton
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
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scarlet Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scarlet Street about?
Cashier and part-time starving artist Christopher Cross is absolutely smitten with the beautiful Kitty March. Kitty plays along, but she's really only interested in Johnny, a two-bit crook. When Kitty and Johnny find out that art dealers are interested in Chris's work, they con him into letting Kitty take credit for the paintings. Cross allows it because he is in love with Kitty, but his love will only let her get away with so much.
Who directed Scarlet Street?
Scarlet Street was directed by Fritz Lang.
Who stars in Scarlet Street?
The principal cast of Scarlet Street includes Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, Dan Duryea, Margaret Lindsay, Jess Barker.
When was Scarlet Street released and how long is it?
Scarlet Street was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Scarlet Street?
Scarlet Street had a reported production budget of $1.2M and grossed $2.9M at the worldwide box office (2.45 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Scarlet Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scarlet Street was composed by Hans J. Salter.
Is Scarlet Street based on a book or true story?
Scarlet Street is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges de La Fouchardière".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scarlet Street?
Scarlet Street holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).