Monday Morning Maybe

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The Red Lantern

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1919 | 70 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 10 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1919: an older pace and style.

Mahlee and Blanche Sackville are half-sisters, Blanche the daughter of an Englishman and his wife, Mahlee of the Englishman and his Chinese mistress. Mahlee rejects her people and attempts to find a life for herself among the Europeans. But she finds the color line impossible to pass and returns to lead her Chinese people in rebellion.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 6K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Albert Capellani

  • Alla NazimovaMahlee & Blanche Sackville
  • Noah BeeryDr. Sam Wang
  • Edward ConnellyGen. Jung-Lu
  • Frank CurrierSir Philip Sackville
  • Darrell FossAndrew Handel
  • Winter HallRev. Alex Templeton
  • Harry MannChung
  • Virginia RossLuang-Ma
  • Mary Van NessMrs. Templeton
  • Anna May WongEurasian woman (uncredited)