Mariani
Biography: Siti Mariam binti Ismail (Jawi: سيتي مريم اسماعيل ; 20 April 1933 – 1 December 2015), better known by her stage name as Mariani was a Malaysian-Singaporean Malay actress, singer and model popular during the 1950s and 1960s. She was the older sister of Biduanda Saloma and sister-in-law of P. Ramlee. Mariani was cosnidered most popular actresses at Jalan Ampas Studios in Singapore at the time, dubbed the "Golden Age of Malay Cinema" at the time. She starred in more than 30 films over her 63-year career span. Mariam's career began after winning the Singapore Queen Contest in 1951 when she was 17. She was the first lady to ever hold the title. However, she did not represent Singapore at that time. The show has been a stepping stone for her to engage in acting. After that, she was offered an act by Malay Film Productions, but she refused because her ambition was to be a doctor. After two years, it was after being persuaded by Saloma, then Mariani agreed to act. Her first film was Chemburu directed by S. Ramanathan in 1952. After the success of the movie, Mariani was offered another acting in the company's films including Palace of Dreams, A Return, Labu Labi, Nasib Si Labu-Labi and Tiga Abdul. After the closure of Malay Film Productions and the separation of Singapore from Malaysia, she continued her acting career at Studio Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. She starred in many films in the studio like Sweet Mashed Film and Discouraged. In her later years, Mariani continued to act and her latest appearance in films was Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam 2 directed by Shuhaimi Baba in 2005. She also starred in various dramas such as Nur Qalesya, Bila Larut Malam and others more. In 2007, she along with her husband, founded a production company, Kus Semangat Sdn. Bhd., which she owned with her husband, until her death in 2015. On 1 December 2015, Mariani died after battling with colon cancer, at her home in Taman Kosmo Jaya, Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. She was 82 years old. Her body was sent to Al-Hidayah Mosque in Jalan Sentul and was buried in Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: April 20, 1933
Deathday: December 01, 2015
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Santau
2009-12-09
Santau
Overview: A husband and wife , Nina Halim and co her daughter Tuti live in comfort in a modern Malay village . Halim always a role model among his community as a successful career and a harmonious atmosphere of the household . In the house they live a married couple , Usin and Ana , and on the other is a vacant house that is waiting for people to rent . After the new neighbors moved next to their home, family Halim was haunted by strange events and in their homes. Starting with Tuti visible range up to glimpse the mysterious Nina often experience strange happenings that have never happened over the years. It all happened when Halim was not home . One day Nina started experiencing extreme stomach pain and Halim took him to the clinic. One night, Halim rushes home upon Tuti told Nina possessed and screaming . Finally met Nina Halim bring midwives . Midwives found that Nina and Halim has received santau because jealousy with happiness and success
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 2009-12-09
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Empat Isteri
1955-04-30
Empat Isteri
Overview: It tells the story of a broken marriage of a tycoon husband and his four wives.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-04-30
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Masam-Masam Manis
1965-08-21
Masam-Masam Manis
Overview: Saari a teacher in Ulu Klang school also play music at the Copacabana Nite Club because of his love for music. This led him back to his room on late morning and often fall asleep while teaching. Since it had been six times found asleep in the classroom by the headmaster (professor Basar), the teacher Saari has been given an ultimatum by Mr Basar.
Genres: Comedy Romance Music
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1965-08-21
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Putus Sudah Kaseh Sayang
1971-01-01
Putus Sudah Kaseh Sayang
Overview: Che 'Rostam worked as a bank manager. He has a wife named Rosmah and her young man named Rostam. Rosmah disease paralyzed and just move around the house using a wheelchair. Rostam who often endure the inner silence at home, often attended events organized by his friends. Meanwhile, his son Rosman is often a waste of time hovering in entertainment center, especially in a tea shop where Lisdar working as a waiter. Lisdar was a widow with a daughter who reared by his grandmother in the village. In the workplace Lisdar, also captivated many visitors but are included Rosman. On one night, Rostam was acquainted with at a dinner Lisdar friends. Because of too much alcohol, Rostam was drunk and took lodging at the house Lisdar flat. Meanwhile, Rosmah really never worried because Rostam did not return or stay in place for 21 years, they got married. The next day, when Rostam returned he had lied to his wife ...
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-01-01
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Mantra
2010-07-14
Mantra
Overview: This story starts in a cemetery where Muzir is betrayed by Hasbi who wins over Muzir's wife. Hasbi is to be jailed for life. In prison, Muzir desires revenge, so he learns black magic from a dying warden who helps him escape by erasing the holy words that are emblazoned all around.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 2010-07-14
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Kisah Paling Gangster
2013-11-21
Kisah Paling Gangster
Overview: Remy (Shaheizy Sam) worked as a paramedic who was a quiet, shy with girls, and constantly bullied by his peers. At the same time, like many other young men, he was also a shortage of funds. In short: Remy a loser. Until today Remy saved the life of a triad leader named Megat. In return, Megat offers the opportunity to join the group Remy, but Remy rejects. But when threatened, Remy finally had to obey. In the past she Remy a loser now re-emerged as a gangster ... thus plunged into a dark world, with no way out ...
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 2013-11-21
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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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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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Momok Jangan Panggil Aku
2011-05-05
Momok Jangan Panggil Aku
Overview: Ramlee receives a call from his old friend Aziz to attend his "Kenduri" at Kampung Pulau Rusa in Pahang. Excited, Kassim then invites his close friends to join him as they go for a road trip from KL to Pahang along the Karak Highway. With his two friends, Qaseh, a writer who writes supernatural novels and Sudin, the trio prepare for a fun journey to Pahang. Feeling bored along the way, Qaseh decides to share some of her many ghost stories from her upcoming novel that feature ghosts like 'hantu raya','polong','saka' and many more. Little did they know that the innocent story telling would be more than what they've bargained for.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-05-05
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Labu dan Labi
1962-04-01
Labu dan Labi
Overview: Haji Bakhil, a miser, have two servants, Labu - the cook, and Labi - the driver. The two of them have secret admiration for Haji Bakhil's beautiful daughter, Manisah. After a hard day's work, Labu and Labi started talking about their girlfriend not knowing that they both admire the same women. During bedtime, they lamented to each other about their life being poor and wondered what would happen if they were rich and famous. Labu pretended that he was a doctor and Labi a magistrate judge
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1962-04-01
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Nasib Si Labu Labi
1963-07-02
Nasib Si Labu Labi
Overview: Set sometime after the events of the previous film, Haji Bakhil's wife has died. Haji Bakhil is alone and depressed, but eventually meets a beautiful young woman named Murni, who is a teacher at a school for orphans. Haji Bakhil spends some time pursuing her, and his attention is apparently not unwelcome.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1963-07-02
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Tiga Abdul
1964-04-22
Tiga Abdul
Overview: Tiga Abdul (The Three Abduls) is a 1964 Malaysian comedy film directed by and starring P. Ramlee. It tells the story of three brothers who are caught in a web of trickery set by the cunning Sadiq Segaraga who uses his three daughters to fleece the three brothers of all their wealth. The movie is a tribute to traditional folktales with a moral set into the story and is set a fictional middle eastern country named Isketambola, which is loosely based on Istanbul, Turkey.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1964-04-22
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Ahmad Albab
1968-01-01
Ahmad Albab
Overview: A movie about an arrogant and materialistic man who marries off his outspoken daughter to a poor villager to teach her a lesson.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1968-01-01
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Cara Mengundang Hantu
2014-05-08
Cara Mengundang Hantu
Overview: In "Cara Mengundang Hantu" a chilling tale is composed out of four short stories that explain how to invite a ghost. The first story is about a banana tree that was chopped in half by Rizal. He will be haunted by a ghost because of his gambling and money lending issues. The second story is between a mom and son where the son disobeyed his mom and has to face the consequences. The third story is about a group of students that go against ancient beliefs and the fourth story is about revenge where a spirit hunts down its murderer.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-05-08
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Setinggan
1981-01-01
Setinggan
Overview: The inhabitants of a squatter settlement in Kuala Lumpur are haunted by the souls of Japanese soldiers perished during World War II.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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Superstition
2011-01-13
Superstition
Overview: "Khurafat" begins with Johan, a young man working as an assistant in a government hospital. He is a married man who has a wife named Aishah. The newlyweds are leading a peaceful life when suddenly they find themselves besieged by a weird creature. The presence of a mysterious old woman, together with the sudden emergence of Johan's ex-girlfriend Anna add to the mystery. Anna is always disturbing Johan even though she knows Johan is now with Aishah.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 2011-01-13
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Darah Muda
1963-01-01
Darah Muda
Overview: Fauziah is the daughter of a poor itinerant food vendor whose brother has forsaken them for a life of luxury. On a particularly stormy night, Fauziah’s already frail father is hit by a car during his return home. The driver Yazid is a young kind man who takes to caring after Fauziah and eventually marries her. In Darah Muda, Fauziah is the epitome of a virtuous woman during its time – extremely reserved, pious, a faithful wife and a nurturing mother
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-01-01
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Dupa Chendana
1964-01-01
Dupa Chendana
Overview: Dupa Chendana film is a film classic melayu published in black and white. This film was issued by Malay Film Productions Limited. The film was directed by Ramon A. Estella
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-01-01
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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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Saudagar Minyak Urat
1959-01-01
Saudagar Minyak Urat
Overview: Racking Oil Merchant Films is a film classic Malay published in 1959 in black and white . This form of comedy film was directed by Ramon A. Estella .
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1959-01-01
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Siti Muslihat
1962-01-01
Siti Muslihat
Overview: Siti Muslihat is a story that tells of a wife who supports her husband's term became Sultan of Permai Country. She is full of trick to help is husband in managing country and in love.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1962-01-01
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Kampung Semarah Padi
2015-11-13
Kampung Semarah Padi
Overview: The villagers in Kampung Semarah Padi are cursed to be angry for seven generation.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 2015-11-13
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Revenge from the Tomb
1983-01-01
Revenge from the Tomb
Overview: The film tells a group of villains who want to conqueror a small village. They also intimidate villagers by dropping a chase that is considered to be aggressive and can kill anyone who disobeys their instructions. A hero emerged and tried to defend the village
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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Taufan
1958-01-01
Taufan
Overview: The story about a girl life in a small fishing village. For the sake of his family, Fatimah have to forget about his own love towards Amir.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1958-01-01
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Putus Harapan
1953-03-02
Putus Harapan
Overview: Fatimah been force to marry with Ismail to pay his brother debt. Will Fatiimah leave his lover Ismail?
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1953-03-02
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