Red Lips
“A RED-HOT COLLEGE ROMANCE WITH FUN, PEP, YOUTH AFLAME”
Synopsis
Clean-cut Hugh Carver, a promising freshman, arrives at Sanford College with lofty ideals. His focus on academics and sports is quickly derailed when he falls for popular flapper Cynthia Day and her modern, carefree attitude plus—as the title suggests—her bold red lips. As Hugh is drawn into a world of jazz, late-night parties, and "petting" sessions, his grades suffer. As he struggles to balance the temptations of the era’s rebellious youth culture with his personal integrity and athletic ambitions Hugh must decide if his romance with Cynthia is worth the potential ruin of his future.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melville W. Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Percy Marks, Melville W. Brown, James T. O'Donohoe, Tom Reed
- Original Title
- Red Lips
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melville W. Brown
Percy Marks, Melville W. Brown, James T. O'Donohoe, Tom Reed
Ray Curtiss
Department Leadership Roster
Melville W. Brown
Director
James T. O'Donohoe
Writer
Tom Reed
Writer
Ray Curtiss
Editor
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What is Red Lips about?
Clean-cut Hugh Carver, a promising freshman, arrives at Sanford College with lofty ideals. His focus on academics and sports is quickly derailed when he falls for popular flapper Cynthia Day and her modern, carefree attitude plus—as the title suggests—her bold red lips. As Hugh is drawn into a world of jazz, late-night parties, and "petting" sessions, his grades suffer. As he struggles to balance the temptations of the era’s rebellious youth culture with his personal integrity and athletic ambitions Hugh must decide if his romance with Cynthia is worth the potential ruin of his future.
Who directed Red Lips?
Red Lips was directed by Melville W. Brown.
Who stars in Red Lips?
The principal cast of Red Lips includes Marian Nixon, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Stanley Taylor, Hayden Stevenson, Andy Devine.
When was Red Lips released and how long is it?
Red Lips was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Red Lips based on a book or true story?
Red Lips is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Percy Marks".