Kasma Booty
Biography: Kasma Booty (born 1932-1 June 2007) was a Malaysian actress and film star. She was dubbed as the "Elizabeth Taylor of Malaysia." She was born Kasmah Abdullah in Kisaran, North Sumatra, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). She was of Dutch and Javanese descent. She began her acting and film career at the early age of 15. She ultimately changed her name to Kasma Booty after marrying her husband, Booty Jacobs. The couple had four children - Cempaka, Asmara, Purnama (her youngest child), and Suria, who is also deceased. She died on 1 June 2007 due to pneumonia and was surrounded by her children. She was 75 at the time and left behind 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her body was buried at Kampung Klang Gate Cemetery.
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Deathday: June 01, 2007
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Poison of the World
1950-02-11
Poison of the World
Overview: Jamal the son of Kamal a woodsman owner is married to Aminah. Their marriage is blessed even more with Mardiana their new born. But their happiness was short lived when Jamal started to mix around with Harun and his bad influenced friends. Harun is an insurance representative who also works for Aishah the stunning beauty. Jamal is attracted to Aishah so much that he starts to abandon his family. Jamal had to spend a lot of his money to accompany Aishah who is used to the lifestyle of a rich person. Will Jamal ever repent and come back to his originally family and be the father figure he has been all these while?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1950-02-11
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Juwita
1951-08-12
Juwita
Overview: Abidin a young composer finally returns home after 5 years pursuing his career. He was shocked to find out that the love of his life is now blind. He strives hard to gain back her sight. Hassan, Abidin's close friend also hides his feelings for Juwita. Hassan gets the help of Rohani, a dancer in Abidin's band to derail his concentration to her instead. She took the oppurtunity for sure because Rohani as well has feelings for Abidin. Abidin left Hassan in charge to look after Juwita during her operation because he had to go to Bangkok for a performance In bangkok Rohani sent a false telegram to Juwita saying that Abidin had died in a terrible accident. What will be of Juwita hearing the bad news?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1951-08-12
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P.Ramlee Characteristics
1964-12-02
P.Ramlee Characteristics
Overview: The compilation of P.Ramlee's greatest movie film.
Genres: Drama Music Comedy
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1964-12-02
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Pisau Berachun
1948-08-06
Pisau Berachun
Overview: A Singaporean production directed by B.S. Rajhans.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1948-08-06
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Light of Love
1949-04-09
Light of Love
Overview: Omar, a music teacher, teaches Rokiah to play the violin. He falls in love with Rokiah’s sister named Zaharah. Their romance goes through various bitter and sweet stories.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1949-04-09
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Faithfulness
1950-04-01
Faithfulness
Overview: Ibrahim, a rich man, has a spoilt son, Hassan, who is a thief and a liar. When the family adopts nasir, a poor orphan, Hassan does not welcome him. But Sa'adiyah, the daughter of the family, becomes Nasir's devoted friend and ally. After marrying a wife consumed by greed, Hassan turns to thieving to support their lifestyle. He is caught and imprisoned; upon his release, he steals from his adopted brother Nasir. However, Nasir saves him from the arm of the law by informing the police that the stolen items are actually gifts he planned to give Hassan. Hassan is thus released and comes to realise Nasir’s noble heart and kind intentions.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1950-04-01
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Goddess of Purity
1950-07-15
Goddess of Purity
Overview: The film Dewi Murni is an adaptation of Kalidasa’s Shakuntala. This is established through the identification of chronological events that are similar to the story of Shakuntala authored by Kalidasa. Adaptations have been made to the Indian story, transforming it to the Malay version and prominent differences are notable. The principal story of Dewi Murni remains the same whereby the main characters meet in unlikely surroundings, woo and get married. Both King Dushyanta [in Shakuntala] and King Indraloka [in Dewi Murni] lose memory of their wives (in different ways), the heroines lose their signet rings and are rejected by their respective husbands at the palace court. In both stories, the rings are discovered in a fish’s maw and upon its re-emergence, the kings’ memories of their respective wives are regained. In the end after a period of separation, the lovers are reunited. - Sumathi Maniam Raj & Raja Morgan Veerappan
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1950-07-15
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Rasa Sayang Eh
1959-01-01
Rasa Sayang Eh
Overview: When the treasure map that became a bone of contention has fallen into the hands of a famous comedian, various funny action applies. Rasa Sayang Eh is a Malay film published in Malaysia in 1959. The film Rasa Sayang Eh published in the form of color film. Rasa Sayang Eh film first aired in 1959 in the cinema across the country. Displaying Wahid Satay, Dollah Sarawak, Kasma Booty, Salmah Ahmad, M. Amin, Yem and crowded again.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1959-01-01
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Mankind
1951-11-12
Mankind
Overview: Singapore film production directed by S. Ramanathan.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1951-11-12
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Anak Manja
1963-01-01
Anak Manja
Overview: The film tells how two brothers , Aziz and Syukur which has a different character . Aziz a mischievous and often selfish practice . While Syukur is a fairly simple and not liked by Aziz and their mother .
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1963-01-01
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Sejoli
1951-06-19
Sejoli
Overview: A malay classic film produce in 1951 with star name such as P Ramlee, Kasma Booty, Neng Yatimah. Directed by B.S. Rajhans
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1951-06-19
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Chempaka
1948-04-10
Chempaka
Overview: This movie is about the life of a native island girl who encounters love for the first time.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1948-04-10
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Mahsuri
1958-01-01
Mahsuri
Overview: Mahsuri is a Malay film produced in Singapore in 1959.It was produced in Black and white. Ti was based on a local Malay folklore.. The script was written by the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra and was bought by Cathy Keris at RM10,000.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-01-01
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Tangkap Basah
1963-01-01
Tangkap Basah
Overview: The film was directed by Salleh Ghani in 1963. This film is his second directorial film at Studio Merdeka.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-01-01
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