Farland's Pictures.
—4 The Stoll production of Matheson Lang’s famous Chinese play, “Mr Wu,” [ marks a nrw era in British production, jOf Matheson Lang’s presentation of Wu, the role be created and made famous on the) stage, London critics say: “Nothing finer has been ever seen on the screen—he: is most thorough and realistic—without doubt the finest production we have seen from a British studio for a very long time.” That this opinion will be shared by those who see the play at Farland’s to-night is certain. The characterisation of the inscrutable Wu, who sacrifices his own daughter on the altar of Chinese ethics, has power and magnetism—it is the work of a master, and Matheson Lang has gained' the right to the front* rank of famous stars. t
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Horowhenua Chronicle, 16 February 1921, Page 3
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129Farland's Pictures. Horowhenua Chronicle, 16 February 1921, Page 3
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