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When a Man Sees Red

1917

70 minutes

Western

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.

Top Cast

William Farnum headshot

William Farnum

Larry Smith

Jewel Carmen headshot

Jewel Carmen

Violet North

Lulu May Bower headshot

Lulu May Bower

Larry's Sister

Cora Drew headshot

Cora Drew

Larry's Mother

Marc Robbins headshot

Marc Robbins

Logan

A. Burt Wesner headshot

A. Burt Wesner

Lewis