LOU CHANEY IN “MR. WU.”

Taranaki Daily News, 14 July 1928, Page 5

LOU CHANEY IN “MR. WU.”

Thrills of a new kind; the haunting mystery of the mysterious Orient, with codes and philosophies that almost pass Occidental belief; these, garnishing a romance delicate as the lotus flowei, mark Lon Chaney's new triumph on the screen. “Mr, tVu,” showing at the Hawera Ojiera House to-night, displays Lon Chaney in a new angle to his old arts. As is usually the case in his outstanding plays, Chaney uses intricate make-up for an intricate character; but this time he goes beyond his usual portrayal. He invades another race for his character, as the silent, subtle and sinister Chinese mandarin, versed in the knowledge of ages; almost uncanny in his insight into human character and bis enormous power, pursuing his relentless programme of revenge against a faro.ly who wronged him. There is a full supporting programme, which includes two Gazettes, cartoon, Fox variety “Jungles of the Amazon,” and comedy ‘Hold Your Hat.” The box plan for to-night is at Miss Blake’s sweet shop.