The Scarlet Hour
“Another Dramatic Hit From Academy Award Director Michal Curtiz !”
Synopsis
An unhappy wife uses her powers of manipulation to draw an infatuated man into an ill-fated jewelry heist.
Top Cast
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Carol Ohmart
Pauline 'Paulie' Nevins
Tom Tryon
E.V. 'Marsh' Marshall
Jody Lawrance
Kathy Stevens
James Gregory
Ralph Nevins
Elaine Stritch
Phyllis Rycker
E.G. Marshall
Lt. Jennings
Edward Binns
Sgt. Allen
David Lewis
Dr. Sam Lynbury
Billy Gray
Tom Rycker
Jacques Aubuchon
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Scott Marlowe
Vince
Johnstone White
Tom Raymond
James Stone
Dean Franklin (as James F. Stone)
Maureen Hurley
Mrs. Lynbury
James Todd
Inspector Paley
Nat King Cole
Nightclub Vocalist (singing 'Never Let Me Go')
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
April 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- John Meredyth Lucas, Alford Van Ronkel, Frank Tashlin
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- The Scarlet Hour
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Michael Curtiz Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
John Meredyth Lucas, Alford Van Ronkel, Frank Tashlin
Leith Stevens
Lionel Lindon
Everett Douglas
Michael Curtiz
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Producer
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Michael Curtiz
Director
Everett Douglas
Editor
John Meredyth Lucas
Screenplay
Alford Van Ronkel
Screenplay
Frank Tashlin
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scarlet Hour
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Scarlet Hour about?
An unhappy wife uses her powers of manipulation to draw an infatuated man into an ill-fated jewelry heist.
Who directed The Scarlet Hour?
The Scarlet Hour was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in The Scarlet Hour?
The principal cast of The Scarlet Hour includes Carol Ohmart, Tom Tryon, Jody Lawrance, James Gregory, Elaine Stritch.
When was The Scarlet Hour released and how long is it?
The Scarlet Hour was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Scarlet Hour?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Scarlet Hour was composed by Leith Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Scarlet Hour?
The Scarlet Hour holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).