The Vermilion Pencil(1922)
The Vermilion Pencil Synopsis
The Vermilion Pencil is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Norman Dawn, and produced and distributed by Robertson–Cole. It is based on the eponymous 1908 novel by Homer Lea. The film stars Japanese actor Sessue Hayakawa in multiple roles, and white actors Ann May, Bessie Love, and Sidney Franklin, all in Asian roles. It is now a lost film.
The Vermilion Pencil (1922) is a drama film directed by Norman Dawn, released on March 19, 1922 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Sessue Hayakawa, Ann May, Misao Seki and Bessie Love. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Dawn
- Writers:
- Edwin Warren Juyol, Alice Catlin
- Production:
- Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Vermilion Pencil Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sessue Hayakawa
as Tse Chan / The Unknown / Li Chan
Ann May
as His Wife
- Misao Seki
Misao Seki
as Pai Wang
Bessie Love
as Hyacinth
Sidney Franklin
as Fu Wong
Thomas Jefferson
as Ho Ling
Tote Du Crow
as The Jackal
- Omar Whitehead
Omar Whitehead
as Ma Shue
Key crew
Directed by Norman Dawn, written by Edwin Warren Juyol and Alice Catlin.
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The Vermilion Pencil Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Vermilion Pencil – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Vermilion Pencil online?
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Who stars in The Vermilion Pencil?
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The main cast of The Vermilion Pencil (1922) includes Sessue Hayakawa, Ann May, Misao Seki, Bessie Love and Sidney Franklin. The film was directed by Norman Dawn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Vermilion Pencil released?
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The Vermilion Pencil was released on March 19, 1922 and runs for 50m.
Is The Vermilion Pencil worth watching?
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The Vermilion Pencil (1922) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.