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The Scarlet Hour is a 1956 American crime drama film directed and produced by Michael Curtiz, previously director of such noted films as Casablanca, Yankee Doodle Dandy and White Christmas.
The film stars Carol Ohmart, Tom Tryon and Jody Lawrance. The screenplay was based on the story "The Kiss Off" by Frank Tashlin. The song "Never Let Me Go", written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, is performed by Nat King Cole.
Original Release
04/01/1956
US Release
04/01/1956
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Carol Ohmart | Pauline 'Paulie' Nevins |
| Tom Tryon | E.V. 'Marsh' Marshall |
| Jody Lawrance | Kathy Stevens |
| James Gregory | Ralph Nevins |
| Elaine Stritch | Phyllis Rycker |
| E.G. Marshall | Lt. Jennings |
| Edward Binns | Sgt. Allen |
| David Lewis | Dr. Sam Lynbury |
| Jacques Aubuchon | Fat Boy |
| Scott Marlowe | Vince |
Directors
Writers
Alford Van Ronkel, Frank Tashlin, John Meredyth Lucas
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Carol Ohmart | Pauline 'Paulie' Nevins |
| Tom Tryon | E.V. 'Marsh' Marshall |
| Jody Lawrance | Kathy Stevens |
| James Gregory | Ralph Nevins |
| Elaine Stritch | Phyllis Rycker |
| E.G. Marshall | Lt. Jennings |
| Edward Binns | Sgt. Allen |
| David Lewis | Dr. Sam Lynbury |
| Jacques Aubuchon | Fat Boy |
| Scott Marlowe | Vince |
| Johnstone White | Tom Raymond |
| James Stone | Dean Franklin (as James F. Stone) / Dean Franklin |
| Maureen Hurley | Mrs. Lynbury |
| James Todd | Inspector Paley |
| Nat 'King' Cole | Nightclub Vocalist (singing "Never Let Me Go") / Nightclub Vocalist (singing 'Never Let Me Go') |
| Bill Anders | Ambulance Attendant |
| Barry Atwater | Crime Lab Technician |
| Enid Baine | Unidentified Woman |
| Gilmore Bush | Detective |
| Richard Collier | Music Store Clerk |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Michael Curtiz | Producer |
