Scarlet Street
Scarlet Street
Directed by:
Fritz LangCinematography:
Milton R. KrasnerComposer:
Hans J. SalterCast:
Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, Dan Duryea, Margaret Lindsay, Rosalind Ivan, Jess Barker, Charles Kemper, Samuel S. Hinds, Vladimir Sokoloff, Arthur Loft (more)VOD (1)
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Christopher Cross, a quiet and staid cashier with dreams of becoming a painter, feels consumed by passion for the first time in his life when he meets pretty, manipulative Kitty. The two become involved, but Kitty is really in love with petty crook Johnny - she keeps Christopher around simply for his money. In order not to lose his precious mistress, Cross embezzles funds from his employer; he doesn't realize, however, that Kitty and Johnny are also getting rich on his paintings, which are becoming a huge success under Kitty's name. When Christopher's theft comes to light, he loses his job and his dignity. And when he seeks out Kitty for solace, he discovers her in Johnny's embrace. Furious, Christopher stabs Kitty repeatedly with an icepick. Then, he stands coldly by as Johnny is implicated, and finally executed, for the crime. (Kino Video)
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A delicately played love triangle involving blindly falling in love, lies, abuse and the loss of oneself and everything. Scarlet Street is unpredictable in its storyline and masterful in the portrayal of its characters, while the script is supported by great actors, whose absolute king is Edward G. Robinson. He will captivate you completely and you will look forward to every new scene with him. Robinson was a master of portraying emotions, the most sincere actor depicting the “heart on his sleeve” with facial expressions that I have ever seen in film. I add the fifth star for him.
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