Aggiungi una trama nella tua linguaWhen Mandarin Wu's unmarried daughter becomes pregnant by a young Englishman, he seeks vengeance.When Mandarin Wu's unmarried daughter becomes pregnant by a young Englishman, he seeks vengeance.When Mandarin Wu's unmarried daughter becomes pregnant by a young Englishman, he seeks vengeance.
Gertrude Olmstead
- Hilda Gregory
- (as Gertrude Olmsted)
Tetsu Komai
- Executioner
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Toshia Mori
- The Mandarin's Daughter - Nang Ping's Mother
- (non citato nei titoli originali)
Soo Hoo Sun
- Man at Nang Pings Birth
- (non citato nei titoli originali)
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- QuizFor the hundred-year-old look, Lon Chaney built up his cheekbones and lips with cotton and collodion. The ends of cigar holders were inserted into his nostrils, and his long fingernails were constructed from strips of painted film stock. He used fish skin to fashion an Oriental cast to his eyes and gray crepe hair was used for the mustache and goatee. The makeup procedures took from four to six hours to apply.
- Versioni alternativeIn 2000, Turner Classic Movies presented the television premiere with a music soundtrack composed, produced, edited and mixed by Maria Newman, who also conducted the Viklarbo Chamber Symphony. Its running time is 91 minutes.
- ConnessioniFeatured in Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces (2000)
Recensione in evidenza
Chaney's Double Triumph
The terrible trial of MR WU begins with his daughter's first love.
Lon Chaney once again gives scope to his prodigious talent, this time portraying a wealthy Mandarin who is compelled to commit the ultimate crime to avenge his family honor. Chaney inhabits the role, making every glance & gesture perfect for his portrayal of the character. Even while performing despicable acts, Chaney makes the viewer experience his private pain in an almost visceral way. Chaney also portrays ancient Grandfather Wu in the film's opening scenes, exhibiting an astonishing make-up transformation that is practically preternatural.
Much of the screen time is given over to Chaney's younger costars. French actress Renée Adorée provides a beautifully poignant portrayal of Wu's lovely, tragic daughter. Englishman Ralph Forbes, one of the most under-appreciated actors of his generation, gives a stalwart performance as her handsome Western lover. The tender romance of their scenes provides the film with its softer, more sentimental moments.
Louise Dresser plays Forbes' patrician mother, a woman somewhat isolated by her social status who is suddenly, violently, brought into confrontation with Wu's implacable vengeance. Holmes Herbert does well with his short role as her bigoted husband. Delicate Anna May Wong portrays Miss Adorée's faithful servant girl.
The silent film is given excellent production values by MGM, with the beautiful sets being especially noteworthy.
Lon Chaney once again gives scope to his prodigious talent, this time portraying a wealthy Mandarin who is compelled to commit the ultimate crime to avenge his family honor. Chaney inhabits the role, making every glance & gesture perfect for his portrayal of the character. Even while performing despicable acts, Chaney makes the viewer experience his private pain in an almost visceral way. Chaney also portrays ancient Grandfather Wu in the film's opening scenes, exhibiting an astonishing make-up transformation that is practically preternatural.
Much of the screen time is given over to Chaney's younger costars. French actress Renée Adorée provides a beautifully poignant portrayal of Wu's lovely, tragic daughter. Englishman Ralph Forbes, one of the most under-appreciated actors of his generation, gives a stalwart performance as her handsome Western lover. The tender romance of their scenes provides the film with its softer, more sentimental moments.
Louise Dresser plays Forbes' patrician mother, a woman somewhat isolated by her social status who is suddenly, violently, brought into confrontation with Wu's implacable vengeance. Holmes Herbert does well with his short role as her bigoted husband. Delicate Anna May Wong portrays Miss Adorée's faithful servant girl.
The silent film is given excellent production values by MGM, with the beautiful sets being especially noteworthy.
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- Ron Oliver
- 10 set 2004
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Dettagli
Botteghino
- Budget
- 267.000 USD (previsto)
- Tempo di esecuzione1 ora 30 minuti
- Mix di suoni
- Proporzioni
- 1.33 : 1
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