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The Vermilion Pencil

192250mNorman Dawn
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The Vermilion Pencil is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Norman Dawn, and produced and distributed by Robertson–Cole. It is based on the eponymous 1908 novel by Homer Lea. The film stars Japanese actor Sessue Hayakawa in multiple roles, and white actors Ann May, Bessie Love, and Sidney Franklin, all in Asian roles. It is now a lost film.

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Based On Novel Or BookLost Film

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What is The Vermilion Pencil (1922) about?

The Vermilion Pencil is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Norman Dawn, and produced and distributed by Robertson–Cole. It is based on the eponymous 1908 novel by Homer Lea. The film stars Japanese actor Sessue Hayakawa in multiple roles, and white actors Ann May, Bessie Love, and Sidney Franklin, all in Asian roles. It is now a lost film.

Who stars in The Vermilion Pencil?

The Vermilion Pencil stars Sessue Hayakawa (Tse Chan / The Unknown / Li Chan), Ann May (His Wife), Misao Seki (Pai Wang), Bessie Love (Hyacinth), Sidney Franklin (Fu Wong). The film was directed by Norman Dawn.

How long is The Vermilion Pencil?

The Vermilion Pencil has a runtime of 50 min and premiered in 1922.

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