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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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The Red Lantern has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.2/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1919. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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Mahlee & Blanche Sackville
Noah Beery
Dr. Sam Wang
Edward Connelly
Gen. Jung-Lu
Frank Currier
Sir Philip Sackville
Darrell Foss
Andrew Handel
Winter Hall
Rev. Alex Templeton
Harry Mann
Chung
Virginia Ross
Luang-Ma
Mary Van Ness
Mrs. Templeton
Anna May Wong
Eurasian woman (uncredited)
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