A sea captain comes to rescue of a prostitute in Shanghai, who is being run out of town. He takes her aboard his ship and heads out to sea.
The Verdict: A Rough-and-Tumble Maritime Drama That Holds Its SaltIf you are looking for the polished, high-society melodrama that defined much of the late 1920s, Scarlet Seas will likely frustrate you. However, if you have an appetite for salt-stained grit, practical maritime sets, and a story that treats its 'fallen ...
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"The Verdict: A Rough-and-Tumble Maritime Drama That Holds Its SaltIf you are looking for the polished, high-society melodrama that defined much of the late 1920s, Scarlet Seas will likely frustrate you. However, if you have an appetite for salt-stained grit, practical maritime sets, and a story that treats its 'fallen woman' protagonist with more empathy than judgment, this film is absolutely worth your time. It is a film for those who appreciate the physical language of silent cinema—the way a ..."
Louis Stevens, Bradley King, Scott Darling
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