The Scarlet Hour (1956)

Duration: 95min

Category: Crime Drama, Drama, Crime

Cast: Michael Curtiz, Tom Tryon, Edith Head, Elaine Stritch, E.G. Marshall, Frank Tashlin, James Gregory, Carol Ohmart, Benson Fong, Richard Deacon, Lionel Lindon, David Lewis, Billy Gray, Edward Binns, Leith Stevens, Hal Pereira, Almira Sessions, Tambi Larsen, Richard Collier

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The Scarlet Hour was a relatively bold experiment for a mid-1950s Paramount release. The studio expended a great deal of money on the project and enlisted the services of top-flight director Michael Curtiz -- then populated the cast with young... more

The Scarlet Hour was a relatively bold experiment for a mid-1950s Paramount release. The studio expended a great deal of money on the project and enlisted the services of top-flight director Michael Curtiz -- then populated the cast with young unknowns. Carol Ohmart and Tom Tryon (yes, the future novelist) star as Paulie and Marsh, respectively the film's villainess and protagonist. Knowing that Marsh is hopelessly in love with her, Paulie uses him as a dupe in an upcoming jewelry heist. Only after a killing has occurred does Marsh come to his senses. Jody Lawrance, whose previous career as a Columbia contract player had led nowhere, is "introduced" as the good girl to whom Marsh eventually retreats. Other comparative newcomers in the cast include Elaine Stritch, James Gregory and Edward Binns. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide less