Scarlet Street(1945)
“The things she does to men can end only one way - in murder!”
Overview
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.
Director
Fritz Lang
Studio
Diana Productions
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Edward G. Robinson
as Christopher Cross
Joan Bennett
as Katherine 'Kitty' March
Dan Duryea
as Johnny Prince
Margaret Lindsay
as Millie Ray
Jess Barker
as David Janeway
Rosalind Ivan
as Adele Cross
Charles Kemper
as Homer Higgins
Anita Sharp-Bolster
as Laura Michaels
Samuel S. Hinds
as Charles Pringle
Vladimir Sokoloff
as Pop LeJon
Arthur Loft
as Dellarowe
Russell Hicks
as J.J. Hogarth
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1945
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Diana Productions • Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Scarlet Street?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Scarlet Street (1945).
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 and released in 1945. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is Scarlet Street?▼
Scarlet Street has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in Scarlet Street?▼
The cast of Scarlet Street includes Edward G. Robinson as Christopher Cross, Joan Bennett as Katherine 'Kitty' March, Dan Duryea as Johnny Prince, Margaret Lindsay as Millie Ray, Jess Barker as David Janeway and more.
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