Mr. Wu
“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.
Top Cast
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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
Tetsu Komai
Executioner (uncredited)
Toshia Mori
Friend of Nang Ping (uncredited)
Soo Hoo Sun
Man at Nang Ping's Birth (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$267K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Owen, Maurice Vernon, Frances Marion, Louise Jordan Miln, Lorna Moon
- Original Title
- Mr. Wu
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $267K
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Harold Owen, Maurice Vernon, Frances Marion, Louise Jordan Miln, Lorna Moon
John Arnold
Ben Lewis
William Nigh
Department Leadership Roster
William Nigh
Director
Ben Lewis
Editor
John Arnold
Director of Photography
Frances Marion
Writer
William Nigh
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Wu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Mr. Wu includes Lon Chaney, Louise Dresser, Renée Adorée, Holmes Herbert, Ralph Forbes.
When was Mr. Wu released and how long is it?
Mr. Wu was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.