The Red Lantern
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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1919 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Albert Capellani |
| Runtime | 70 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (6 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Albert Capellani constructs a poignant drama on the clash of two worlds, relying on the powerful visual motif of the red lantern to symbolize both ostracism and defiance. The film explores identity and colonial prejudice through expressive close-ups that chart the heroine's internal rupture.
What lingers after the final reel is a silent-era testament to the personal cost of societal barriers. The narrative builds from intimate betrayal to a cry for collective resistance. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Albert Capellani
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Watch attentively in a quiet setting to absorb the film's potent visual storytelling.
🎭 Cast
Alla Nazimova
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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