Review of Scarlet Street (1945) by Erin B — 23 Jun 2008

Brilliant film noir, iconic in imagery and shocking in story.

This review of Scarlet Street (1945) was written by Erin B on 23 Jun 2008.

Scarlet Street has generally received very positive reviews.

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