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The Red Lantern (1919)

NR · 1919-05-04 · 1h 10m · EN
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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.

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June MathisWriterAlbert CapellaniDirector

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Alla NazimovaAlla NazimovaMahlee & Blanche SackvilleNoah BeeryNoah BeeryDr. Sam WangCharles BryantCharles BryantEdward ConnellyEdward ConnellyGen. Jung-LuFrank CurrierFrank CurrierSir Philip SackvilleReginald DennyReginald DennyDarrell FossDarrell FossAndrew HandelAnna May WongAnna May WongEurasian woman (uncredited)Winter HallWinter HallRev. Alex TempletonHarry MannHarry MannChungVirginia RossVirginia RossLuang-MaMary Van NessMary Van NessMrs. Templeton

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Based on novel or bookInterracial relationship

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Interracial RelationshipDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference429225Actor preference429218 · 336324 · 429219

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What is The Red Lantern 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.

How long is The Red Lantern?

The Red Lantern has a runtime of 70 minutes.