Siti Tanjung Perak
Biography: Siti Sundari binti Samad or better known as Siti Tanjung Perak is one of the famous movie stars of the 1950s and 1970s. Siti Sundari binti Samad was born in Pulau Wasi Bugis, Sulawesi. In 1927 she start to become active in the Pentas Bangsawan throughout the island of Borneo.While on stage, Siti was known as the most beautiful aristocratic actress at that time until she was given the title of Seri Panggung. In 1947, Siti stepped into the world of film. Her first film was SERUAN MERDEKA. Her second was SINGAPURA DI WAKTU MALAM directed by B S Rajhans and produced by Shaw Brothers.
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The Skeleton Ghost
1957-01-01
The Skeleton Ghost
Overview: Chaos is unleashed in several villages by an old demonic witch who rises from the dead. In a creepy hut filled with kemenyan incense smoke, an old witch is performing a ritual with a skull on a pedestal. The skull then transforms into a talking head that laughs often! “Aku tidak mahu mati! (I don’t want to die)” she cackles, and the head grants her wish.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1957-01-01
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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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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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Bawang Putih Bawang Merah
1959-01-01
Bawang Putih Bawang Merah
Overview: The fairy tale is about two sisters, Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih. After their father dies, Bawang Merah and her mother, Labu, have to share the house with domineering Kundor and Bawang Putih. Bawang Merah has to endure more hardship when her mother dies. She is bullied, beaten and abused in every way imaginable by Kundor and Bawang Putih. As the tale goes, her mother eventually reappears – as a fish. Bawang Merah becomes happier and this puzzles both Kundor and Bawang Putih. Her ship comes in when a Prince hears her singing in the woods and marries her. Of course, Kundor is terribly unhappy that her brat, Bawang Putih, is married to none, let alone a prince. So she devises an evil scheme to destroy Bawang Merah’s marriage and get the prince to notice Bawang Putih.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1959-01-01
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Enter Wind, Come Out Smoke
1963-01-01
Enter Wind, Come Out Smoke
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1963-01-01
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Mat Bond
1967-01-01
Mat Bond
Overview: Mat has always dreamt of becoming a secret agent since he was young. After accidentally finding and consuming an elixir that grants indestructibility, he gets his wish when he is hired to retrieve a briefcase that contains these elixir pills. With a motley crew on his tail, Mat realises that leading a spy’s life like James Bond is harder than he imagined.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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Mat ¾ (Mat Tiga Suku)
1964-01-01
Mat ¾ (Mat Tiga Suku)
Overview: ”Tiga suku”, which literally translates into “three quarters”, is a Malay term used in the context of describing crazy, whacky or oddball-like behaviour; of being mentally “not quite there”. And “Mat Tiga Suku” is indeed an eccentric film that seeks to subvert our usual sense of logic, decorum and good taste. In this film, Mat Sentul is a poor and helpless man, lives in a house that talks to him, and daydreams about wealth and pretty princesses. It is an episodic adventure that follows the slapstick antics of Mat Sentul who, among many pranks, moves the bus-stop at his will, halts an aeroplane that does not give way, and pretends to be an office worker, a barber and a doctor.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1964-01-01
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The Black Hand Gang
1960-01-01
The Black Hand Gang
Overview: Che Mamat is always unfortunate. Most of the things that he does goes wrong which makes him wasting most of his time telling stories to kids. Due to his lover pressure he agrees to enter a short story competition. His winning over this competition changed his lifestyle very drastically when he was being offered a position as a reporter at a national newspaper.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1960-01-01
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Badang
1962-01-01
Badang
Overview: Badang is a very extraordinary person who is very strong and does many miraculous things with his strength after he has eaten the vomit of the water ghost who at first wanted to kill him. Eventhough he is strong there are certain things that he cant do due to the promise he has made with the water ghost. He can’t marry because he will end a dreadful death. Badan’s strength was known by the Sultan where he was appointed as a warrior of the Sultan. Apart from that he has also won many strength competitions across the country. While in all this fame he has fallen for a girl who has also fallen for him. But due to his promise to the water ghost he cant. So, who does he choose his powerful strength or his true love?
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1962-01-01
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Dua Kali Lima
1966-01-01
Dua Kali Lima
Overview: The film tells the bickering between Kulop Great and Small Kulop. Both of them operate a tailoring shop. In order to attract customers, many ways to do them ...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-01-01
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Gila Talak
1963-01-01
Gila Talak
Overview: Film Gila Talak is a Malay film published in Singapore which was then part of Malaya in 1963. Film Gila Talak published in the form of black and white film without color. The film directed by director of Gila Talak Hussein Haniff in 1963. The film is also a continuation of the movie "Masuk Angin Keluar Asap" (1963).
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-01-01
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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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Merana
1954-11-27
Merana
Overview: Things get complicated when Amir returns from the city and tells his mother that he's going to marry Aminah a girl from another village not Rosini. THis wasn't accepted by his mother but in the end they got married. Unfortunately the day Amir brings back his new wife to meet his sister, Faridah was caught in a terrible accident and had passed away. His mother has accused Aminah for bringing bad omen into the family.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1954-11-27
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Call of the Island
1954-07-04
Call of the Island
Overview: A man falls in love with a woman above his station. Zul is working at a stable owned by Johan. Eventually at the same time Zul fell in love with Johan's daughter Jelita. But after being ridiculed and mocked by Johan and his friends Husin, Zul resigned from his job and wanted to be a sailor instead. But unfortunately the ship he was on was hit with a big tidal wave and began sinking. Zul ended being thrown on the shore of an island not known to him. Will he ever see his Jelita again after this? How will he ever find a way to save his own life?
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1954-07-04
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Hang Tuah
1956-01-28
Hang Tuah
Overview: Hang Tuah and his four sworn brothers, Hang Jebat, Hang Kasturi, Hang Lekir and Hang Lekiu, has pledged to protect the Sultan of Malacca. With their dedication, the five brothers rose quickly from the ranks, especially Hang Tuah whom has proven himself to be an able warrior and leader. When Hang Tuah managed to persuade Tun Teja to marry the Sultan of Malacca, the Sultan was overjoyed and rewarded Hang Tuah with full honours. The old guards felt threatened and envious, decided to frame him.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1956-01-28
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My Son Sazali
1956-10-30
My Son Sazali
Overview: The movie tells us the story of Hassan who has great passion for music. Hassan and Ani fell in love and ran away to Singapore knowing that their marriage will never be approved by Ani's parents. Hassan soon made a name for himself as a musician and later as a composer. His compositions received great reviews. Hassan was overjoyed when he found out that his wife was pregnant but it soon turned to sorrow as Ani died giving birth to a son, Sazali. Hassan turned his affection towards Sazali and soon Sazali grew up into a rich spoilt kid. Sazali grew up to become one of Singapore's most wanted men. The police was tipped off when Sazali and his gang committed burglary. Sazali was shot but managed to escape and seek shelter in his father's home. What did Hassan do?
Genres: Music Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1956-10-30
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Bujang Lapok
1957-11-30
Bujang Lapok
Overview: The first of the four 'Bujang Lapok' ('Worn Out Bachelor') movies. This first one chronicles the loves and lives of three bachelors living in 1950s Singapore.
Genres: Comedy Family Music Romance
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1957-11-30
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My Brother
1956-08-07
My Brother
Overview: Date first general impressions: 1956 Pattern movie: Black and White. Malay Film Productions Ltd. ... Film Company
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1956-08-07
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Mat Pirate
1968-01-01
Mat Pirate
Overview: Mat works at a turtle slaughterhouse and discovers a tiny book of magical spells that he believes will transform his life. He quits the job and begins a journey of exploring the world of magic with the book. All his plans go awry when a group of pirates forcibly recruits him as a cook and he is made to take part in robbing a village and kidnapping the village chief and his daughter, Mariam. Mat escapes with Mariam and teams up with a band of colourful villagers to rescue the village chief from the pirates’ hideout.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1968-01-01
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I Want to Live
1970-01-01
I Want to Live
Overview: Rahimah is forced into prostitution by her stepfather. While she solicits at a bar, it is raided by the police. But Rahimah is able to escape thanks to Nor, a sympathetic policeman who takes her into his home. A romance soon blossoms between them, and they begin to yearn for a new life together. However, Rahimah is haunted by her past, and she lives in fear of her stepfather catching up to them.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-01-01
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The Call For Freedom
1947-08-16
The Call For Freedom
Overview: The film draws on the tribulations following the Japanese Occupation and the subsequent stirrings of nationalism that arose. It marked the first time that both Chinese and Malay were portrayed on equal footing in a local production, with dialogue in both languages to depict how racial unity ensured the success of guerilla warfare in that era. The film follows the Malay protagonist, Rashid, in his work as a radio spy signaller for the allied forces in Japanese-occupied Singapore until his arrest by the Kempetai (Japanese military police) and subsequent escape and encounter with the man who betrayed him. - Government of Singapore
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1947-08-16
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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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Chelorong Cheloreng
1962-01-01
Chelorong Cheloreng
Overview: Tengku Mahkota donation Norman who refuses to marry the daughter of an enemy state ayahndanya escape from the castle. During the run, the donation enamored with Harum Cendana and marry her. One day, Harum Cendana abducted. Donations common friend, Chelorong and Cheloreng try to find it.
Genres: Adventure Comedy
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1962-01-01
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Kaseh Sayang
1957-01-01
Kaseh Sayang
Overview: Film Kaseh Sayang is a a Malay film which was published in Malaysia in 1957. The film issued in the form of black and white film without color. After entrusting her baby girl Sukartini to the servant, Kartini leaves Singapore with her husband, Sudanto, to avoid the war. Halimah, the servant takes great care of the child despite her hardship and poverty. After the liberation of Singapore, Kartini returns to take her child back. Halimah is not willing to let go of Sukartini and runs away with her. She is caught eventually and sentenced to a year’s imprisonment. Though Sudanto and his wife win the child over, their hopes are shattered, as the child does not regard them as her parents.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1957-01-01
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Life
1951-05-23
Life
Overview: In the Katong area, in eastern Singapore, lives Jaafar, a rich man, together with his wife Rubiah and her brother, the charming but badly-behaved Salim. One day, Salim visits his grandfather in Johor, where he meets a young and attractive girl, Salbiah. Salbiah's family is deeply in debt to a man, and unable to pay him back. The only solution is for Salbiah to marry that man. Salim, after sympathizing with Salbiah, promises to help raise the money. Ecstatic and thankful, Salbiah gives her chastity to Salim. Back in Singapore, Salim, after a long silence, writes to her that he in fact cannot help her and that he will not see her again. Heartbroken, Salbiah leaves her family and starts wandering through Singapore in search of the treacherous Salim.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1951-05-23
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The Will of God
1950-09-16
The Will of God
Overview: Khatijah is a greedy and insecure stepmother who hates her stepdaughter, Fatimah. While her husband is away, she hires an assassin to murder Fatimah. But the assassin sympathizes with Fatimah and, instead of killing her, cuts off one of her hands which he shows to Khatijah as a proof of her death.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1950-09-16
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Bapa Saya
1951-03-28
Bapa Saya
Overview: A Malay film produced in Singapore, which was then part of Malaysia in 1951.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1951-03-28
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Chemburu
1953-01-11
Chemburu
Overview: Singapore production featuring music and songs by P. Ramlee
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1953-01-11
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Raden Mas
1959-01-01
Raden Mas
Overview: The movie adaptation based on the legend of Raden May Ayu. It follows the original tale rather closely, though a few variations of the legend do exist. The essence of each of the variations is more or less the same: Radin Mas Ayu is the baby daughter of Pangeran (brother of the Sultan of Java) and a court dancer; she is forced to go on exile to Temasek with his father after the Sultan disagrees with her parents' marriage and burns their house down, killing her mother. Radin Mas Ayu grows up to be a pious and filial daughter, but is despised out of jealousy by her stepmother. She eventually sacrifices herself as she shields her father from a murderous attack.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1959-01-01
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Twin Sisters
1950-08-19
Twin Sisters
Overview: KEMBAR is about two identical twin sisters who are separated at a young age. One of the twins, Asmah (Mariam), gets lost during a family outing to a night carnival. An old fisherman finds Asmah and adopts her. The other twin, Asiah (also Mariam, in a double role), grows up to be a famed dance hostess. Asmah, on the other hand, lives in the fishing village with her foster father. A chance encounter (love at first sight) in waters off the village leads Asmah to fall in love with Bashir, a wealthy young man from the city. However, they lose touch when Asmah relocates elsewhere to work as a servant. Bashir tries to seek Asmah out, but gets acquainted with the other twin Asiah instead. A case of mistaken identity that eventually leads to tragedy.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1950-08-19
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Aloha
1950-12-02
Aloha
Overview: In a beautiful holiday island of Hawaii Island held a large celebration with dancing , singing and boat racing . Among the visitors to the island is a merchant Goya and his assistant Moku . They met with Makali and Priyo who lived there and also took part in the event were provided. Makali have a beautiful little girl named Aloha . Aloha Priyo and love each other but also merchant Nagoya has feelings for Aloha . Nagoya threatened Aloha merchant father of Makali to bless their marriage because the merchant knows that Goya was formerly pirate Makali actually required and never known by the name Sankali . Merchant Nagoya also sent her daughter to bring Priyo Silpi to a different island so Aloha can forget it. Priyo good friend , a musician named Banjo get to know the real thing and go to the island to help his friend .
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1950-12-02
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Sedarah
1952-08-30
Sedarah
Overview: Hassan is a sailor that left his pregnant wife, Rubiah, to go sailing. He thought Rubiah died in a fire when their home catch fire. But in reality Rubiah is taken to Pulau Pinang to continue her life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1952-08-30
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Tas Tangan Wanita
1952-06-23
Tas Tangan Wanita
Overview: Mardiana (Neng Yatimah), who lives in a spacious villa in Queen Astrid Park with her family, falls in love with a doctor who cured his father’s illness. In a parallel story happening in Medan, Rubiah, a flirtatious mother (Siti Tanjung Perak) who abandoned her children and husband had been living with her adultery partner, but their relationship is getting shaky of late. She realizes that her former husband in Singapore is now an established and wealthy businessman, so she packed her bags once more and returns to Singapore.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1952-06-23
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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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Storm
1956-06-09
Storm
Overview: Storm is a Malay film which was published in Malaysia in 1955. Interestingly, the film was produced for Basker KM issued in the form of color or Gevaert Color
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1956-06-09
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Between Smiling and Crying
1952-02-27
Between Smiling and Crying
Overview: Abidin is an engineer working in a mine . The mine owner named Hamid was a cheapskate. Hamid had a daughter named Maimonides who love Abidin . One day , an accident at the mine and a worker had died. Hamid does not want to pay the compensation to the families of these workers.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1952-02-27
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Sapphire
1949-09-28
Sapphire
Overview: The film tells the story of a young Javanese man, Ahmad, who leaves his village with a magic protective dagger given to him by his mother. He takes to the seas, eager to discover the world. He reaches the exotic Arabian coast, and travels all the way to Egypt, encountering belly dancers, harem women, etc. He meets Princess Nilam and falls in love. Nilam's father will allow Ahmad to marry her only if he brings back a blue diamond guarded by monsters at a faraway location.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1949-09-28
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Tears
1953-10-28
Tears
Overview: Tear film is Malay film which was published in Singapore when it was part of Malaysia in 1953. Tear Film issued in the form of black and white film without color . Tear film was released in 1953 in theaters across the country . Showing Datuk Ahmad Mahmood , Datin Rosnani Jamil and many more . This is the story about forbidden love, a father and his long lost son. Rashid only discovers about his son when he was after the same woman, Hasnah. The slender and legendary, Rosnani played Hasnah. True love prevails but who manage to be with Hasnah?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1953-10-28
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Devil’s Eye
1962-06-18
Devil’s Eye
Overview: Manis and her fisherman father receive a guest named Suleiman at their humble kampung house. He is well-liked by them both and becomes a frequent visitor who helps out with the daily chores. Unbeknownst to Manis, the young man is in fact a prince-in-disguise. So a romance between a royal and a commoner blossoms, as the couple exchange teasing pantuns at the next opportunity - while gathering wood, or while tidying up the rumah ibu. All is bliss when Manis agrees to marry Suleiman in secret even after finding out his true identity. Separation of the loving pair beckons when the prince receives news from the palace and returns to his ailing father, who at his death bed agrees to a royal intermarriage between his son and a princess from a neighbouring monarchy. A family reconciliation and cursed tragedy ensue.
Genres: Drama Romance Horror
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1962-06-18
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Tunang Pak Dukun
1960-01-01
Tunang Pak Dukun
Overview: Karim (Abdullah Chik) and Khatijah (Rose Yatimah) are undergraduates at the University of Malaya pursuing degrees in Medicine and History respectively. They are young, progressive in their thinking, and very much in love with each other. On a visit back home, Khatijah discovers that she is arranged to be married, without her knowledge, to the local village 'lebai' (healer), Din, who is a recent widower and father of six. Khatijah is torn between her fledging love for Karim and her adherence to centuries of tradition. Determined to win the hand of Khatijah, Karim sets aside his prejudiced view of the "mystical arts" and travels deep into the wilderness of Malaysia to study under a respected traditional healer, Pak Salleh (Dollah Sarawak).
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-01-01
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Who is Guilty?
1953-11-08
Who is Guilty?
Overview: Jamil (P. Ramlee) is the son of a wealthy family in Kuala Lumpur who falls in love with their maid’s daughter Norma (Normadiah). His class-conscious parents, however, do not approve of their relationship. Noorma and her mother are given a sum of money and sent back to their kampong. This prompts Jamil to quit his family and its riches to seek a reunion with her beloved Norma. Soon, they are happily married and pursue a frugal lifestyle. With the death of his mother-in-law and the arrival of his newborn son, Jamil struggles to make ends meet with his job as a painter. He overworks and strains his eyes so much that he goes blind,
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1953-11-08
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Hantu Kubor
1958-01-01
Hantu Kubor
Overview: 'Hantu Kubor' is the sequel to 'Hantu Jerangkong' (1957), and the story here continues from the earlier film. Following her extermination, Mak Hitam the witch comes back to life as a grave ghost haunting the village cemetery. She threatens to cause chaos if the newly-wed Musa does not comply with her demands. When Tok Penghulu (the village chief) and the villagers find themselves unable to match the supernatural prowess of Mak Hitam, they seek help from Tok Pawang (the shaman) who understands the genesis of Mak Hitam's occult power and knows a way to subdue her.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1958-01-01
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Bloody Castle
1964-01-01
Bloody Castle
Overview: Tells the story of two warriors, Mahfuz and Mahadi who survived when their ship was attacked by pirates. They are both stranded on a beach and later meet a fortune teller. The fortune teller told them that Mahfuz would be a powerful man in the state. Mahadi, on the other hand, will have descendants who will be from the royal family from time to time even though he is just an ordinary citizen.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-01-01
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Siti Zubaidah
1962-01-01
Siti Zubaidah
Overview: Siti Zubaidah is based upon the 19th century poem 'Syair Siti Zubaidah Perang Cina'. It centers on Siti Zubaidah, the wife of Sultan Zainal Abidin, who is left defenseless after her husband is taken hostage by a Chinese empress. She eventually allies herself with Princess Rukia of Yunnan, who had fled her own palace under threats of sexual assault. Taking matters into their own hands, they adopt male identities and lead a military conquest across China to rescue the Sultan. Directed by B. N. Rao and starring Maria Menado, the Cathay production borrowed from both of its niches at the time: the film language and costume styles of Malay cinema and Chinese wuxia films, resulting in an imagined reality fusing both visual cultures. At the core of the myriad garbs, armour, accessories and makeup donned by the characters, the tale chronicles the adoption of transformative identities to overcome adversity, enact justice and revenge.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-01-01
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