Movie

The Vermilion Pencil

★ 10.0(1)192250m

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Good to know

Director: Norman Dawn
Release date: 1922-03-19
Runtime: 50m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation

About The Vermilion Pencil

The Vermilion Pencil is a 1922 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Norman Dawn, starring Sessue Hayakawa, Ann May and Misao Seki. It has a runtime of 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Vermilion Pencil in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Sessue Hayakawa

Tse Chan / The Unknown / Li Chan

Ann May

His Wife

Misao Seki

Pai Wang

Bessie Love

Hyacinth

Sidney Franklin

Fu Wong

Thomas Jefferson

Ho Ling

Tote Du Crow

The Jackal

Omar Whitehead

Ma Shue

Themes & keywords

based on novel or booklost film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Vermilion Pencil in Canada?+

The Vermilion Pencil is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Vermilion Pencil on Netflix?+

The Vermilion Pencil is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Vermilion Pencil?+

The Vermilion Pencil has a runtime of 50 minutes (50 minutes).

Who stars in The Vermilion Pencil?+

The Vermilion Pencil stars Sessue Hayakawa, Ann May, Misao Seki, Bessie Love and Sidney Franklin.

When did The Vermilion Pencil come out?+

The Vermilion Pencil is a 1922 movie directed by Norman Dawn.

What genre is The Vermilion Pencil?+

The Vermilion Pencil is Drama film.

Who directed The Vermilion Pencil?+

The Vermilion Pencil was directed by Norman Dawn.