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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Capellani
- Screenplay & Story
- Edith Wherry, June Mathis
- Original Title
- The Red Lantern
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Capellani
Edith Wherry, June Mathis
Tony Gaudio
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Capellani
Director
June Mathis
Writer
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Lantern
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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 principal cast of The Red Lantern includes Alla Nazimova, Noah Beery, Edward Connelly, Frank Currier, Darrell Foss.
When was The Red Lantern released and how long is it?
The Red Lantern was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Red Lantern based on a book or true story?
The Red Lantern is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edith Wherry".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Red Lantern?
The Red Lantern holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).