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The Red Lantern

NR19191h 10mAlbert Capellani
IMDb 6.6

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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.

Drama
Based On Novel Or BookInterracial Relationship

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What is The Red Lantern (1919) 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 stars in The Red Lantern?

The Red Lantern stars Alla Nazimova (Mahlee & Blanche Sackville), Noah Beery (Dr. Sam Wang), Edward Connelly (Gen. Jung-Lu), Frank Currier (Sir Philip Sackville), Darrell Foss (Andrew Handel). The film was directed by Albert Capellani.

How long is The Red Lantern?

The Red Lantern has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1919. It is rated NR.

Is The Red Lantern worth watching?

The Red Lantern holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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