Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1927 · 1h 31m

Mr. Wu

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Director
William Nigh
Cast
Lon Chaney as Mr. Wu / Wu's Grandfather Louise Dresser as Mrs. Gregory Renée Adorée as Nang Ping Holmes Herbert as Mr. Gregory Ralph Forbes as Basil Gregory Gertrude Olmstead as Hilda Gregory
Crew
John Arnold — Director of Photography Ben Lewis — Editor Frances Marion — Writer Louise Jordan Miln — Story William Nigh — Producer
Tagline

SHE WAS GUILTY OF LOVE AND THE UNWRITTEN CODE OF THE EAST CRIED FOR VENGEANCE!

Synopsis

When Mandarin Wu's unmarried daughter becomes pregnant by a young Englishman, he seeks vengeance.

Mood & Themes
orientrevengeinterracial romancesilent filmdishonorhonor killingyoung loversdifficult choice
Key Collaborators
William Nigh Director John Arnold Director of Photography Ben Lewis Editor Frances Marion Writer Louise Jordan Miln Story William Nigh Producer
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