The Vermilion Pencil_
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.
Starring
Sessue Hayakawa, Ann May, Misao Seki
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Cast
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Sessue Hayakawa stars as Tse Chan / The Unknown / Li Chan in The Vermilion Pencil.
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Year context
The Vermilion Pencil was released 104 years ago in 1922.
Overview
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 eponymo...
The Vermilion Pencil is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (8)
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
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Omar Whitehead
Ma Shue
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Vermilion Pencil about?
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.
How long is The Vermilion Pencil?
The Vermilion Pencil has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Vermilion Pencil?
The cast of The Vermilion Pencil includes Sessue Hayakawa, Ann May, Misao Seki, Bessie Love, Sidney Franklin.
GENRES (1)
Drama