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The Red Lantern (1919)

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.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Alla NazimovaAlla NazimovaMahlee & Blanche Sackville
  • Photo of Noah BeeryNoah BeeryDr. Sam Wang
  • Photo of Edward ConnellyEdward ConnellyGen. Jung-Lu
  • Photo of Frank CurrierFrank CurrierSir Philip Sackville
  • Photo of Darrell FossDarrell FossAndrew Handel
  • Photo of Winter HallWinter HallRev. Alex Templeton
  • Photo of Harry MannHarry MannChung
  • Photo of Virginia RossVirginia RossLuang-Ma
  • Photo of Mary Van NessMary Van NessMrs. Templeton
  • Photo of Anna May WongAnna May WongEurasian woman (uncredited)

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