
When Mandarin Wu's unmarried daughter becomes pregnant by a young Englishman, he seeks vengeance.
Directed by William Nigh, Mr. Wu leans on a strong ensemble — Lon Chaney, Louise Dresser, Renée Adorée — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1927.
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Reckless playboy Bob Merrick crashes his speedboat, requiring emergency attention from the town’s only resuscitator while a local hero, Dr. Phillips, dies waiting for the life-saving device. Merrick then tries to right his wrongs with the doctor’s widow, Helen, falling in love with her in the process.
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