The Red Lily (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1924, The Red Lily is a drama and crime film directed by Fred Niblo, running about 81 minutes. “SEE THE MAD, DANGEROUS, LAWLESS LIFE OF THE PARIS APACHES THRILLINGLY PICTURED” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jean and Marise, young lovers forced from their homes, flee to Paris. Irrevocably separated there, their lives deviate into the slums and hard labor of low-class French society. All the while, the two desperately search for one another.
Who’s in it. The Red Lily stars Ramon Novarro as Jean Leonnec, Enid Bennett as Marise La Noue, Frank Currier as Hugo Leonnec and Mitchell Lewis as D'Agut, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Red Lily has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Lily page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Lily tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Lily (1924)?
- In US, The Red Lily is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Red Lily worth watching?
- The Red Lily holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Red Lily?
- The Red Lily stars Ramon Novarro, Enid Bennett, Frank Currier, Mitchell Lewis and Rosita Marstini.
- When was The Red Lily released?
- The Red Lily was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.