Two young lovers escape their past lives to Paris until fate separates them.Two young lovers escape their past lives to Paris until fate separates them.Two young lovers escape their past lives to Paris until fate separates them.
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Rosita Marstini
- Madame Charpied
- (as Risita Marstini)
Marcelle Corday
- Harassed Woman in Bar
- (uncredited)
John George
- Doorkeeper
- (uncredited)
William Gould
- Arresting Detective
- (uncredited)
Andy MacLennan
- Man in Hideout
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaThe IMDb credited cast list is based on the 2005 alternate version. That print's credits, however, may have been modified to include Rosita Marstini and Sidney Franklin, both of whom were omitted in the published cast list in The New York Times review of 29 September 1924.
- GoofsAlthough supposedly set in France, the steam locomotive at the beginning of the film is that of an American railroad. The name of the railroad has been painted over on the tender.
- Quotes
Title Card: [Opening title] Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is, that I may know how frail I am!
- Alternate versionsIn 2005, Turner Entertainment Company copyrighted an 81-minute version with a musical score by H. Scott Salinas. It was broadcast on Turner Classic Movies in 2006.
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Impressive Piece From the Golden Age of Silents
Despite having been given only a "two star" rating by our local newspaper, I decided to watch this recent addition to the TCM collection anyway and I'm glad I did. Although the story does not always flow smoothly and there are flaws in the narrative, The Red Lily is a beautifully told, emotionally driven, story with excellent acting by the three leads -- Enid Bennett; Ramon Novarro,who in this picture again shows what a fine actor he was; and, Wallace Beery providing some comic relief in what is until the very end essentially a tragic tale.
It is Bennett who makes this movie work. She is outstanding in her portrayal of a girl who is transformed from a naive peasant to a harsh and bitter "lady of the streets." This transformation is convincingly done, partly through her physical change, but more importantly through Bennett's skill as an actress. As another commenter has noted, her resemblance to Lillian Gish in physical appearance (except in profile), mannerisms, and acting style is uncanny. That alone is praise enough for any actress.
The direction by Fred Niblo, who was Bennett's husband, is nearly flawless with Niblo using innovative shots, creative lighting, and tinting to reinforce his story. The new musical score is superb and truly enhances the movie.
The Red lily is definitely worth watching even if you are not a fan of the Golden Age of Silents.
It is Bennett who makes this movie work. She is outstanding in her portrayal of a girl who is transformed from a naive peasant to a harsh and bitter "lady of the streets." This transformation is convincingly done, partly through her physical change, but more importantly through Bennett's skill as an actress. As another commenter has noted, her resemblance to Lillian Gish in physical appearance (except in profile), mannerisms, and acting style is uncanny. That alone is praise enough for any actress.
The direction by Fred Niblo, who was Bennett's husband, is nearly flawless with Niblo using innovative shots, creative lighting, and tinting to reinforce his story. The new musical score is superb and truly enhances the movie.
The Red lily is definitely worth watching even if you are not a fan of the Golden Age of Silents.
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- Mar 28, 2006
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- Runtime1 hour 21 minutes
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- 1.33 : 1
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