Scarlet Thread (1951): Cast & Where to Watch
Scarlet Thread is a 1951 drama directed by Lewis Gilbert, starring Laurence Harvey as Freddie, Arthur Hill and Kathleen Byron. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Nettlefold Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Scarlet Thread About?
The premise of Scarlet Thread without spoilers.
Tale of Cambridge college exploits of two smash-and-grab thieves on the run.
Scarlet Thread Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- b movie
- british noir
- murder
- newspaper headlines
- scotland yard
- lie
- coincidence
- frame up
- wrong
- man
- based on play
Where to Watch Scarlet Thread
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Scarlet Thread Cast & Characters
Laurence Harvey leads the cast as Freddie, with Arthur Hill as Shaw and Kathleen Byron as Josephine. Directed by Lewis Gilbert; 18 actors are credited in all.
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Director Lewis Gilbert
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Laurence Harvey as Freddie -
Arthur Hill as Shaw -
Kathleen Byron as Josephine - Cyril Chamberlain as Mason
Also Starring in Scarlet Thread
· 14 more- Eliot Makeham Jason
- Sydney Tafler Marcon
- Bill Shine Basil
- Dora Bryan Maggie
- Harry Fowler Sam
- Vi Kaley Shooting Gallery Patron
- John Wilder Passer-by (uncredited)
- John Powe Porter
- Hylton Allen The Dean
- Gerald Rex Youth
- Renee Kelly Eleanor
- Sheila Aza Girl
- Joyce Boorman Daisy
- Joyce Brent
Cars in Scarlet Thread
28 cars on screen, including the 1947 Austin Sixteen and the 1950 Allard M1.
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1947 Austin Sixteen Important role -
1950 Allard M1 Minor role -
1936 Austin 12/4 Taxi Minor role -
1950 Triumph Speed Twin Minor role
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Scarlet Thread FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Scarlet Thread, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Scarlet Thread?
Scarlet Thread runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Scarlet Thread released?
Scarlet Thread was released on May 1, 1951.
Who directed Scarlet Thread?
Scarlet Thread was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
More films by Lewis Gilbert Who is in the cast of Scarlet Thread?
Scarlet Thread stars Laurence Harvey as Freddie, Arthur Hill as Shaw and Kathleen Byron as Josephine, among 18 credited actors.
Where can I watch Scarlet Thread?
In the US, Scarlet Thread is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Scarlet Thread have a post-credit scene?
No. Scarlet Thread has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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