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The Red Lantern (1919)

Movie ★ 6.5 70 min

Drama

Mahlee and Blanche Sackville are half-sisters, Blanche the daughter of an Englishman and his wife, Mahlee of the Englishman and his Chinese mistress. Mahlee rejects her people and attempts to find a life for herself among the Europeans. But she finds the color line impossible to pass and returns to lead her Chinese people in rebellion.

Albert Capellani Director June Mathis Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 4, 1919
Runtime
70 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0010616
Language
Studio
Metro Pictures Corporation

Themes

Cast

Alla Nazimova Alla Nazimova Mahlee & Blanche Sackville Noah Beery Noah Beery Dr. Sam Wang Edward Connelly Edward Connelly Gen. Jung-Lu Frank Currier Frank Currier Sir Philip Sackville Darrell Foss Darrell Foss Andrew Handel Winter Hall Winter Hall Rev. Alex Templeton Harry Mann Harry Mann Chung Virginia Ross Luang-Ma Mary Van Ness Mrs. Templeton Anna May Wong Anna May Wong Eurasian woman (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Red Lantern about?
Mahlee and Blanche Sackville are half-sisters, Blanche the daughter of an Englishman and his wife, Mahlee of the Englishman and his Chinese mistress. Mahlee rejects her people and attempts to find a life for herself among the Europeans. But she finds the color line impossible to pass and returns to lead her Chinese people in rebellion.
Who directed The Red Lantern?
The Red Lantern was directed by Albert Capellani.
Who stars in The Red Lantern?
The Red Lantern stars Alla Nazimova, Noah Beery, Edward Connelly, Frank Currier.
When was The Red Lantern released?
The Red Lantern is a 1919 drama film.
Where can I watch The Red Lantern?
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