The Red Lantern(1919)
The Red Lantern 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.
The Red Lantern (1919) is a drama film directed by Albert Capellani, released on May 4, 1919 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Alla Nazimova, Noah Beery, Edward Connelly and Frank Currier. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Albert Capellani
- Writers:
- Edith Wherry, June Mathis
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Gaudio
- Production:
- Metro Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Red Lantern Cast & Crew
Main 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
Virginia Ross
as Luang-Ma
- Mary Van Ness
Mary Van Ness
as Mrs. Templeton
Anna May Wong
as Eurasian woman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Albert Capellani, written by Edith Wherry and June Mathis.
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The Red Lantern Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Red Lantern – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Red Lantern?
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The main cast of The Red Lantern (1919) includes Alla Nazimova, Noah Beery, Edward Connelly, Frank Currier and Darrell Foss. The film was directed by Albert Capellani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Red Lantern released?
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The Red Lantern was released on May 4, 1919 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is The Red Lantern worth watching?
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The Red Lantern (1919) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.