Scarlet Street
"The things she does to men can end only one way - in murder!"
Originally released in 1945. Scarlet Street is a drama/crime film. directed by Fritz Lang.
Starring Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, and Dan Duryea
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (421 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.9M
2.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,202,000
- Revenue
- $2,948,500
Production Companies
- Diana Productions
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Ki...
Who directed Scarlet Street?
Scarlet Street was directed by Fritz Lang.
How long is Scarlet Street?
Scarlet Street has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Scarlet Street released?
Scarlet Street was released on December 25, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Scarlet Street?
The main cast of Scarlet Street includes Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, Dan Duryea, Margaret Lindsay, Jess Barker.
Is Scarlet Street worth watching?
Scarlet Street has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 421 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.