Lotus Blossom (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1921, Lotus Blossom is a drama film directed by James B. Leong, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is perhaps the only remaining example of silent era cinema from a Chinese-American production company, and was co-written, co-directed (with Francis J. Grandon) and produced by James B. Leong, who changed his name from Leong But-jung after emigrating from Shanghai in 1913. Of the seven reels that originally comprised 'Lotus Blossom,' only one (the fifth, running for 12 minutes at 20fps) is known to survive. This remaining reel of film is now available on Disc 2 of the DVD Collection "More Treasures from the American Film Archives," and was preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive.
Who’s in it. Lotus Blossom stars Lady Tsen Mei, Tully Marshall, Noah Beery and Yutaka Abe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Lotus Blossom has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lotus Blossom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lotus Blossom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lotus Blossom (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lotus Blossom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lotus Blossom worth watching?
- Lotus Blossom holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lotus Blossom?
- Lotus Blossom stars Lady Tsen Mei, Tully Marshall, Noah Beery, Yutaka Abe and Goro Kino.
- When was Lotus Blossom released?
- Lotus Blossom was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.