Mr. Wu(1927)
SHE WAS GUILTY OF LOVE AND THE UNWRITTEN CODE OF THE EAST CRIED FOR VENGEANCE!
Mr. Wu Synopsis
When Mandarin Wu's unmarried daughter becomes pregnant by a young Englishman, he seeks vengeance.
Mr. Wu (1927) is a drama and romance film directed by William Nigh, released on March 26, 1927 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Lon Chaney, Louise Dresser, Renée Adorée and Holmes Herbert. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- William Nigh
- Writers:
- Harold Owen, Maurice Vernon, Frances Marion
- Producers:
- William Nigh
- Cinematographer:
- John Arnold
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $267,000
- Status:
- Released
Mr. Wu Cast & Crew
Main 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
- Mrs. Wong Wing
Mrs. Wong Wing
as Ah Wong
Claude King
as Mr. Muir
- Sonny Loy
Sonny Loy
as Little Wu
Anna May Wong
as Loo Song
Tetsu Komai
as Executioner (uncredited)
Toshia Mori
as Friend of Nang Ping (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William Nigh, written by Harold Owen, Maurice Vernon and Frances Marion, produced by William Nigh.
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Mr. Wu Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 22 ratings.
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Mr. Wu – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mr. Wu online?
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Mr. Wu (1927) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Mr. Wu?
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The main cast of Mr. Wu (1927) includes Lon Chaney, Louise Dresser, Renée Adorée, Holmes Herbert and Ralph Forbes. The film was directed by William Nigh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mr. Wu released?
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Mr. Wu was released on March 26, 1927 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Mr. Wu worth watching?
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Mr. Wu (1927) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.