The Red Lantern
1919, English. Directed by Albert Capellani.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Albert CapellaniDirector
- Alla NazimovaMahlee & Blanche Sackville
- Noah BeeryDr. Sam Wang
- Edward ConnellyGen. Jung-Lu
- Frank CurrierSir Philip Sackville
- Darrell FossAndrew Handel
- Winter HallRev. Alex Templeton
- Harry MannChung
- Virginia RossLuang-Ma
- Mary Van NessMrs. Templeton
- Anna May WongEurasian woman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 4 May 1919
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- June Mathis
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What The Red Lantern is based on
The Red Lantern is adapted from a novel.
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The Red Lantern runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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The Red Lantern is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Red Lantern isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 May 1919. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Red Lantern?
The Red Lantern (1919) was directed by Albert Capellani and stars Alla Nazimova, Noah Beery, Edward Connelly.
What is The Red Lantern based on?
The Red Lantern is adapted from a novel.