A jewel thief's accomplice falls for a mysterious gentleman crook. Together, they decide to reform but trouble finds them when the girl's boss is killed during a struggle.
If you enjoy watching movies where people stand perfectly still and talk directly into hidden microphones, you might actually dig Slightly Scarlet. It is a 1930 talkie that feels exactly like 1930, for better or worse. 🎬 Most modern viewers would probably find it slow as molasses. But for those of us who obsess over ...
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"If you enjoy watching movies where people stand perfectly still and talk directly into hidden microphones, you might actually dig Slightly Scarlet. It is a 1930 talkie that feels exactly like 1930, for better or worse. 🎬 Most modern viewers would probably find it slow as molasses. But for those of us who obsess over that weird time when movies were learning how to talk, it is a neat little curio to dig up. The story is about Lucy, played by Evelyn Brent. She’s an accomplice to a jewel thief w..."
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