The Red Lantern (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1919, The Red Lantern is a drama film directed by Albert Capellani, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Mahlee and Blanche Sackville are half-sisters, Blanche the daughter of an Englishman and his wife, Mahlee of the Englishman and his Chinese mistress. Mahlee rejects her people and attempts to find a life for herself among the Europeans. But she finds the color line impossible to pass and returns to lead her Chinese people in rebellion.
Who’s in it. The Red Lantern stars Alla Nazimova as Mahlee & Blanche Sackville, Noah Beery as Dr. Sam Wang, Charles Bryant and Edward Connelly as Gen. Jung-Lu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Red Lantern has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Lantern page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Lantern tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Lantern (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Red Lantern change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Red Lantern worth watching?
- The Red Lantern holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Red Lantern?
- The Red Lantern stars Alla Nazimova, Noah Beery, Charles Bryant, Edward Connelly and Frank Currier.
- When was The Red Lantern released?
- The Red Lantern was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.