• StatusReleased
  • Release Date1956-02-29
  • Runtime99 minutes
  • TaglineOut of the shadows of a vice-ridden city comes James M. Cain's most explosive drama!
  • RevenueNot Available
  • GenreCrime, Drama, Thriller
  • Production
    CompaniesRKO Radio Pictures, Benedict Bogeaus Production
  • BudgetNot Available

Movie Overview

Kleptomaniac Dorothy Lyons is paroled from prison into the custody of her sister June, secretary to "reform" politician Frank Jansen. Ben Grace, associate of crime boss Sol "Solly" Caspar, sees this as a way to smear Jansen's campaign. Seductive Dorothy will do anything to get what she wants, which includes having a good time with Ben-- whom June is now in love with.

Casts

John Payne

Rhonda Fleming

Arlene Dahl

Kent Taylor

Ted de Corsia

Lance Fuller

Buddy Baer

Fred Aldrich

Murray Alper

Sam Flint

Frank Gerstle

Roy Gordon

Myron Healey

Frank Jenks

Barry Norton

William Phillips

Hal Taggart

Arthur Tovey

George D. Wallace