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Still from Scarlet Street — Scarlet Street (1945) — Fritz LangPhotographed by Milton Krasner

Poster for Scarlet Street

Scarlet Street

English / 1945 / 1h 43m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.95/5·28.7K ratings·6K reviewson Letterboxd
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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.

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Starring Joan Bennett
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January 2023
Position 51
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Additions: December 2019
Position 47

Credits

Crew

Director

WriterDudley Nichols

CinematographerMilton Krasner

ComposerHans J. Salter

EditorArthur Hilton

ProducerFritz Lang

Cast

Edward G. Robinsonas Christopher Cross

Joan Bennettas Katherine 'Kitty' March

Dan Duryeaas Johnny Prince

Margaret Lindsayas Millie Ray

Jess Barkeras David Janeway

Rosalind Ivanas Adele Cross

Charles Kemperas Homer Higgins

Anita Sharp-Bolsteras Laura Michaels

Samuel S. Hindsas Charles Pringle

Vladimir Sokoloffas Pop LeJon

Arthur Loftas Dellarowe

Russell Hicksas J.J. Hogarth

Richard Abbottas Critic at Gallery (uncredited)

Rodney Bellas Barney (uncredited)

Richard Crameras Principal Keeper (uncredited)

Dick Curtisas Detective (uncredited)

Tom Dalyas Penny - Bartender (uncredited)

Edgar Dearingas Policeman (uncredited)

Joe Devlinas Joe Williams, Morning World (uncredited)

Tom Dillonas Policeman (uncredited)

Double Feature

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Both directed by Fritz Lang

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Scarlet Street (1945) | Criteria