ROYAL PICTURES

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2258, 2 April 1921, Page 2

ROYAL PICTURES

The screen introduction of England's most distinguished stage stars, Matheson Lang and Lillah McCarthy, in the play they made famous in Loudon, “Mr Wu," brings into the view of the whole world one of the finest screen impersonations ever seen. As the stoic Wu, Matheson Lang proves his right to be included in the front rank of famous actors, and nothing better has been seen upon the silent screen. Lillah McCarthy presents a brilliant and carefully conceived "Mrs Gregory, ’ while little Meggie Albanesi must not be overlooked for her rendering of the role of Nang Ping, the unfortunate daughter of W’u. The settings and asjuosphcrc arc the last word in Oriental sumptuousness, and the keynote of the story throughout is realism, few pictures have been seen with the gripping intensity of “Mr Wu,” and it should long be remembered as a worthy screen achievement. Ibis special feature will be screened this evening, at usual prices. For Monday there will lie another William Fox special, starring t he popular William Russell, entitled “Leave it to Me.” This picture contains a rollicking romance that possesses exceptional entertainment value. It contains a sparkling humour that makes il a well-balanc-ed picture.