Slightly Scarlet
Synopsis
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.
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Evelyn Brent
Lucy Stavrin
Clive Brook
Hon. Courtenay Parkes
Paul Lukas
Malatroff
Eugene Pallette
Sylvester Corbett
Helen Ware
Corbett's Wife
Virginia Bruce
Enid Corbett
Henry Wadsworth
Sandy Weyman
Claud Allister
Albert Hawkins
Christiane Yves
Marie
Morgan Farley
Malatroff's Victim
André Cheron
Butler
Georges Renavent
Inspector
Rolfe Sedan
Gendarme
Charles Sullivan
Chauffeur
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis J. Gasnier, Edwin H. Knopf
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Estabrook, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Original Score
- Karl Hajos
- Original Title
- Slightly Scarlet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis J. Gasnier, Edwin H. Knopf
Howard Estabrook, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Percy Heath
Karl Hajos
Roy Eslick, Otto Pierce, Ralph Reynolds, Allen G. Siegler
Eda Warren
Department Leadership Roster
Louis J. Gasnier
Director
Edwin H. Knopf
Director
Howard Estabrook
Screenplay
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Screenplay
Eda Warren
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Public Domain
Movies in the public domain in the United States. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_in_the_public_domain_in_the_United_States archive.org
Pre-Code Hollywood
Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slightly Scarlet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Slightly Scarlet 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 directed Slightly Scarlet?
Slightly Scarlet was directed by Louis J. Gasnier, Edwin H. Knopf.
Who stars in Slightly Scarlet?
The principal cast of Slightly Scarlet includes Evelyn Brent, Clive Brook, Paul Lukas, Eugene Pallette, Helen Ware.
When was Slightly Scarlet released and how long is it?
Slightly Scarlet was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Slightly Scarlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Slightly Scarlet was composed by Karl Hajos.