The Vermilion Pencil
1922, English. Directed by Norman Dawn.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 19 March 1922
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edwin Warren Juyol, Alice Catlin
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What The Vermilion Pencil is based on
The Vermilion Pencil is adapted from a novel.
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The Vermilion Pencil runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
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Which OTT platform is The Vermilion Pencil on?
The Vermilion Pencil isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 March 1922. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Vermilion Pencil?
If you liked The Vermilion Pencil, try Wonderstruck, Won't Back Down, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds.
Who directed The Vermilion Pencil?
The Vermilion Pencil (1922) was directed by Norman Dawn and stars Sessue Hayakawa, Ann May, Misao Seki.
What is The Vermilion Pencil based on?
The Vermilion Pencil is adapted from a novel.