Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
36 audience votes
Key crew
- Allan DwanDirector
- Robert BleesScreenplay
- Louis ForbesOriginal Music Composer
- Howard JacksonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John PayneJohn Grace
- Rhonda FlemingJune Lyons
- Arlene DahlDorothy Lyons
- Kent TaylorFrank Jansen
- Ted de CorsiaSolly Caspar
- Lance FullerGauss
- Buddy BaerLenhardt
- Ellen CorbyMartha - June Lyons' Maid (uncredited)
- George E. StoneRoos (uncredited)
- Fred AldrichCast
- Murray AlperCast
- Albert CavensCast
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Themes
red hairrelease from prisonkleptomaniafilm noirex-conpolitical corruptionparoleeflirtatious womanirresponsible sisterpolitical machinemayoral electionredhead