Red Lips (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1928, Red Lips is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Melville W. Brown, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Clean-cut Hugh Carver, a promising freshman, arrives at Sanford College with lofty ideals. His focus on academics and sports is quickly derailed when he falls for popular flapper Cynthia Day and her modern, carefree attitude plus—as the title suggests—her bold red lips. As Hugh is drawn into a world of jazz, late-night parties, and "petting" sessions, his grades suffer. As he struggles to balance the temptations of the era’s rebellious youth culture with his personal integrity and athletic ambitions Hugh must decide if his romance with Cynthia is worth the potential ruin of his future.
Who’s in it. Red Lips stars Marian Nixon as Cynthia Day, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers as Hugh Carver / Buddy, Stanley Taylor as Stewart Freeman / Carl Peters and Hayden Stevenson as 'Pop' Moultin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Red Lips sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Lips page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Lips tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Lips (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Lips change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Lips worth watching?
- Red Lips holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Red Lips?
- Red Lips stars Marian Nixon, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Stanley Taylor, Hayden Stevenson and Andy Devine.
- When was Red Lips released?
- Red Lips was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.