The Crimson Gardenia
Synopsis
Wastrel New York millionaire Roland Van Dam travels to New Orleans during Mardi Gras, looking for adventure and romance. Because the costume he is wearing includes a red gardenia, he is mistaken for escaped prisoner Emile Le Duc by a woman (who turns out to be a long-lost cousin) who was to meet Le Duc, who was to be wearing a red gardenia. It turns out that Le Duc is the head of a vicious gang of counterfeiters, and Roland winds up getting in more adventures than he had hoped for.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- Rex Beach
- Original Title
- The Crimson Gardenia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation, Rex Beach Pictures Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Barker
Rex Beach
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Barker
Director
Rex Beach
Writer
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What is The Crimson Gardenia about?
Wastrel New York millionaire Roland Van Dam travels to New Orleans during Mardi Gras, looking for adventure and romance. Because the costume he is wearing includes a red gardenia, he is mistaken for escaped prisoner Emile Le Duc by a woman (who turns out to be a long-lost cousin) who was to meet Le Duc, who was to be wearing a red gardenia. It turns out that Le Duc is the head of a vicious gang of counterfeiters, and Roland winds up getting in more adventures than he had hoped for.
Who directed The Crimson Gardenia?
The Crimson Gardenia was directed by Reginald Barker.
Who stars in The Crimson Gardenia?
The principal cast of The Crimson Gardenia includes Owen Moore, Hedda Nova, Hector V. Sarno, Sydney Deane, Tully Marshall.
When was The Crimson Gardenia released and how long is it?
The Crimson Gardenia was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.