The Red Lantern
Originally released in 1919. The Red Lantern is a drama film. directed by Albert Capellani. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alla Nazimova, Noah Beery, and Edward Connelly
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 1919
106 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alla Nazimova
as Mahlee & Blanche Sackville
Noah Beery
as Dr. Sam Wang
Edward Connelly
as Gen. Jung-Lu
Frank Currier
as Sir Philip Sackville
Darrell Foss
as Andrew Handel
Winter Hall
as Rev. Alex Templeton
Harry Mann
as Chung
Virginia Ross
as Luang-Ma
Mary Van Ness
as Mrs. Templeton
Anna May Wong
as Eurasian woman (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro Pictures Corporation
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 ...
Who directed The Red Lantern?
The Red Lantern was directed by Albert Capellani.
How long is The Red Lantern?
The Red Lantern has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Red Lantern released?
The Red Lantern was released on May 4, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Red Lantern?
The main cast of The Red Lantern includes Alla Nazimova, Noah Beery, Edward Connelly, Frank Currier, Darrell Foss.