The Red Lily | 1924 | Drama Romance

Title: The Red Lily | 1924 | Drama Romance Director: Fred Niblo Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Starring: Ramon Novarro, Enid Bennett, Wallace Beery, Frank Currier, Rosemary Theby, Mitchell Lewis, Emily Fitzroy, George Periolat, Dick Sutherland Based on: Original story by Fred Niblo Release Date: September 8 1924 Runtime: 81 minutes Format: Silent black and white Country: United States Language: Silent with English intertitles Genres: Drama Romance --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction in Vivonne 00:15:00 Jean and Marise’s love 00:30:00 Flight to Paris and separation 00:45:00 Descent into hardship 01:00:00 Reunion and resolution --- Summary: The Red Lily is a 1924 American silent drama about Jean Leonnec and Marise La Noue, childhood sweethearts from a French village whose love is challenged by social disapproval and tragic circumstances. After fleeing to Paris, the couple becomes separated; Jean is wrongly accused of crime and becomes involved with thieves, while Marise struggles to survive in the city’s underworld. The film traces their separate descents into hardship and their enduring desire to find one another, blending melodramatic romance with gritty portrayals of desperation and resilience. --- Background: Directed and co-written by Fred Niblo, The Red Lily was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer during the mid-1920s. The film was shot to capture both idyllic village life and the darker world of the Parisian streets, reflecting late silent-era melodrama with strong emotional performances by Ramon Novarro and Enid Bennett. --- Trivia: The Red Lily is known under the alternate German title *Die rote Lilie*. A surviving print exists and the film has been released on home video formats. Ramon Novarro, cast as Jean Leonnec, was a major silent film star often compared to Rudolph Valentino. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: September 8 1924 Original Studio / Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #TheRedLily #1924Film #RamonNovarro #EnidBennett #SilentFilm #Drama #Romance #PublicDomain