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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Dawn
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin Warren Juyol, Alice Catlin
- Original Title
- The Vermilion Pencil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Dawn
Edwin Warren Juyol, Alice Catlin
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin Warren Juyol
Writer
Alice Catlin
Writer
Norman Dawn
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vermilion Pencil
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What is The Vermilion Pencil about?
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.
Who directed The Vermilion Pencil?
The Vermilion Pencil was directed by Norman Dawn.
Who stars in The Vermilion Pencil?
The principal cast of The Vermilion Pencil includes Sessue Hayakawa, Ann May, Misao Seki, Bessie Love, Sidney Franklin.
When was The Vermilion Pencil released and how long is it?
The Vermilion Pencil was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.