The Boxer Rebellion of 1901 provides a dramatic backdrop for this lavish vehicle for Alla Nazimova. Ms Nazimova is as ever a handsome and imposing presence, showcased against the backdrop of a handsome and imposing but sadly uninvolving production; much of it unfortunately directed as on a proscenium by Albert Capellani, who should have told his leading lady to go easy on the "silent movie" gestures with her hands had he wielded sufficient clout on the set.
Review of The Red Lantern
