The Red, Red Heart
Synopsis
Concerned about the failing health of Rhoda Tuttle, his fiancée, John DeWitt takes her to the lavish Arizona home of his friends, Jack and Katherine Newman. Although the Newmans try to cheer Rhoda, who has lost her parents in a train wreck, she remains listless and melancholy. While walking in the desert, Rhoda is bitten by a tarantula but is saved by Kut-le, a Yale-educated Indian employed as a superintendent on Newman's irrigation project. Because of his strong belief in the curative effects of life in the desert, Kut-le kidnaps Rhoda and forces her to live in a manner far removed from the comforts and confinements of civilization.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wilfred Lucas
- Screenplay & Story
- Bess Meredyth, Honore Morrow
- Original Title
- The Red, Red Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wilfred Lucas
Bess Meredyth, Honore Morrow
Dal Clawson, Allen G. Siegler
Department Leadership Roster
Wilfred Lucas
Director
Dal Clawson
Director of Photography
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red, Red Heart
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What is The Red, Red Heart about?
Concerned about the failing health of Rhoda Tuttle, his fiancée, John DeWitt takes her to the lavish Arizona home of his friends, Jack and Katherine Newman. Although the Newmans try to cheer Rhoda, who has lost her parents in a train wreck, she remains listless and melancholy. While walking in the desert, Rhoda is bitten by a tarantula but is saved by Kut-le, a Yale-educated Indian employed as a superintendent on Newman's irrigation project. Because of his strong belief in the curative effects of life in the desert, Kut-le kidnaps Rhoda and forces her to live in a manner far removed from the comforts and confinements of civilization.
Who directed The Red, Red Heart?
The Red, Red Heart was directed by Wilfred Lucas.
Who stars in The Red, Red Heart?
The principal cast of The Red, Red Heart includes Monroe Salisbury, Ruth Clifford, Val Paul, Gretchen Lederer, Allan Sears.
When was The Red, Red Heart released and how long is it?
The Red, Red Heart was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Red, Red Heart based on a book or true story?
The Red, Red Heart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Honore Morrow".