When a Man Sees Red - 1917

Story based on a Saturday Evening Post story entitled "The Painted Lady," which was written by Larry Evans. First mate Luther Smith returns to his home port to discover that his sister has died after being raped. Not long after, his mother dies from grief. Smith swears revenge and ships out on a boat manned by Sutton, "the worst captain this side o' hell". Smith doesn't realize yet that Sutton is the one who ravished his sister, but at sea, his brutalities become obvious.

70min
1917
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

William Farnum profile pictureWilliam FarnumLarry Smith
Jewel Carmen profile pictureJewel CarmenViolet North
Cora Drew profile pictureCora DrewLarry's Mother

About When a Man Sees Red

When a Man Sees Red Overview

Story based on a Saturday Evening Post story entitled "The Painted Lady," which was written by Larry Evans. First mate Luther Smith returns to his home port to discover that his sister has died after being raped. Not long after, his mother dies from grief. Smith swears revenge and ships out on a boat manned by Sutton, "the worst captain this side o' hell". Smith doesn't realize yet that Sutton is the one who ravished his sister, but at sea, his brutalities become obvious.

Runtime: 70min

Extra details

Original Title: When a Man Sees Red
Original Language: English
Directed By: Frank Lloyd
Production Companies
Fox Film Corporation