Mr. Wu (1927)
SHE WAS GUILTY OF LOVE AND THE UNWRITTEN CODE OF THE EAST CRIED FOR VENGEANCE!
When Mandarin Wu's unmarried daughter becomes pregnant by a young Englishman, he seeks vengeance.
Director: William Nigh
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: March 26, 1927
Cast
- Lon Chaney - Mr. Wu / Wu's Grandfather
- Louise Dresser - Mrs. Gregory
- Renée Adorée - Nang Ping
- Holmes Herbert - Mr. Gregory
- Ralph Forbes - Basil Gregory
- Gertrude Olmstead - Hilda Gregory
- Mrs. Wong Wing - Ah Wong
- Claude King - Mr. Muir
- Sonny Loy - Little Wu
- Anna May Wong - Loo Song
Screenplay
- Maurice Vernon (Theatre Play)
- Harold Owen (Theatre Play)
- Frances Marion
- Louise Jordan Miln (Story)
- Lorna Moon (Adaptation)
Cinematography: John Arnold
Editing: Ben Lewis
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $267,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
orient, revenge, interracial romance, silent film, dishonor, honor killing, young lovers, difficult choice
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mr. Wu about?
- When Mandarin Wu's unmarried daughter becomes pregnant by a young Englishman, he seeks vengeance.
- Who directed Mr. Wu?
- Mr. Wu was directed by William Nigh.
- Who stars in Mr. Wu?
- Mr. Wu stars Lon Chaney, Louise Dresser, Renée Adorée, Holmes Herbert, Ralph Forbes, Gertrude Olmstead.
- How long is Mr. Wu?
- Mr. Wu has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Mr. Wu?
- Mr. Wu is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Mr. Wu?
- Mr. Wu had a budget of $267,000.
- Where was Mr. Wu produced?
- Mr. Wu was produced in United States of America.