When a Man Sees Red
Synopsis
Story based on a Saturday Evening Post story entitled "The Painted Lady," which was written by Larry Evans. First mate Luther Smith returns to his home port to discover that his sister has died after being raped. Not long after, his mother dies from grief. Smith swears revenge and ships out on a boat manned by Sutton, "the worst captain this side o' hell". Smith doesn't realize yet that Sutton is the one who ravished his sister, but at sea, his brutalities become obvious.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Lloyd, Larry Evans
- Original Title
- When a Man Sees Red
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Frank Lloyd, Larry Evans
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Lloyd
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About When a Man Sees Red
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When a Man Sees Red about?
Story based on a Saturday Evening Post story entitled "The Painted Lady," which was written by Larry Evans. First mate Luther Smith returns to his home port to discover that his sister has died after being raped. Not long after, his mother dies from grief. Smith swears revenge and ships out on a boat manned by Sutton, "the worst captain this side o' hell". Smith doesn't realize yet that Sutton is the one who ravished his sister, but at sea, his brutalities become obvious.
Who directed When a Man Sees Red?
When a Man Sees Red was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in When a Man Sees Red?
The principal cast of When a Man Sees Red includes William Farnum, Jewel Carmen, Lulu May Bower, Cora Drew, Marc Robbins.
When was When a Man Sees Red released and how long is it?
When a Man Sees Red was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.