"The Red Lily" is probably not a movie that you'll immediately recognize, but it's one that you should see. Focusing on a pair of lovers separated by forces beyond their control, Fred Niblo's movie uses tints to tell the story. When Jean (Ramon Novarro) and Marise (Enid Bennett) are together, it's red, evoking romance. But shift to another scene, and it's gray, evoking despair. The shifts continue throughout the movie.
This movie has made me want to watch more of Niblo's movies. If this is any indication, he had a masterful directing style. Here he uses it to show the plight of France's underclass. Definitely see the movie.
This movie has made me want to watch more of Niblo's movies. If this is any indication, he had a masterful directing style. Here he uses it to show the plight of France's underclass. Definitely see the movie.