Siu Yin-Fei
Also Known As: Xiao Yan-Fei, Hsiao Yen-Fei, Fung Yin-Ping, 小燕飛, 小燕飞
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
Adult: No
Birthday: August 20, 1920
Age: 104 years old
Gender: Female
Deathday: August 28, 2013
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Golden Gate Girls
Overview: The film traces the life and times of Esther Eng, a San Francisco native known as Hong Kong’s first “directress.” She directed 10 Cantonese talkies.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-04-01
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Father and Son
Overview: After seeing a friend of his boss' son adopted over his promised promotion with connections, Shrimp's father, a minor white-collar worker Ng Kwun-sing, vows to get Shrimp a place in a prestigious school and a chance to make friends with the rich. However, Shrimpy is constantly bullied and discriminated against by his classmates. Ng has not the means to be a social climber and finally realises his mistake. He sends his son to a voluntary school so that he may grow up happily. This poignant father-son drama shows a parents' willingness to carve out a good future for their children by any means necessary.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1954-01-07
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Murder Case in Chinatown
Overview: Chan Sipui sought refuge with relatives who owned a restaurant in New York. He later entered a relationship with his colleague, A-Heung. Sipui met Wong Yukfan, the laundry shop owner, and was captivated by her business. He devised a plan to marry Yukfan to obtain control of the laundry shop. Furthermore, Sipui aimed to deceive A-Hueng and take her money. He set up a scheme to kill Yukfan and dismember her body. However, Yukfan's daughter discovered the bloodstains and reported the incident to the police, leading to Sipui's arrest and subsequent trial.. Based on a real murder case in 1930s New York Chinatown.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1961-12-26
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The Ghost That Created an Uproar in Guang Changlong
Overview: HK musical horror film.
Genres: Music Horror
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1952-05-28
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The Tormented Beauty
Overview: Guerrilla member Ting Siu-yuen works as a playwright and Lee, the leader of an opera troupe. They conceal their identities in the troupe in order to gather military intelligence. Yuen gradually falls in love with the lead actress Mui Law-heung. Ting is unsettled to learn that County Chief Fong covets Mui. He sneaks into Fong's residence and is astounded by the sight of his old lover Pak Kuen, now Fong's wife. Fong colludes with the military chief in conducting vicious schemes. With Kuen's help, Yuen is able to get the intelligence. But as Heung is not an insider, she reports to the Governor about the illicit relationship between Yuen and Kuen. Kuen backs Yuen to eliminate the conspirators and bring about the union of Yuen and Heung.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1958-01-09
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Seven Ladies
Overview: Hong Kong romance.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1937-06-11
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Spirit of the Broom
Overview: A broom spirit disguises itself as a pretty woman at night and goes out to do evil deeds, seducing young men and then killing them. In just three months, hundreds of men have fallen victim to the broomstick spirit.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1939-07-16
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The Singing Girl's Spirit
Overview: Hong Kong horror movie from 1951.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1951-04-22
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Why Not Return?
Overview: Drama from Hong Kong directed by Ng Wui
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1951-11-17
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Autumn Tombs
Overview: Chinese Opera from Hong Kong directed by Chun Kim.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1951-12-11
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Story of the Wronged Wife
Overview: Chinese Opera from Hong Kong directed by Mok Hong-See
Genres: Music Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1952-07-10
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The Life of Xiao Ming-Xing
Overview: Drama from Hong Kong directed by Chun Kim.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1952-04-22
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Blood-Stained Azaleas
Overview: Yung (Ng Cho-fan) is an upper-class kid who has fallen from grace. He forms a warped relationship with a rich widow (Pak Yin), only to meet again his wife (Siu Yin Fei) with whom he’s lost touch during the war. The fateful affair eventually opens up a Pandora’s box, turning jealousy, betrayal and selfishness into fatal outcomes.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1951-03-08
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Family
Overview: "Family" (1953), which launched the Union Film legacy, "Spring" (1953) and "Autumn" (1954) are adaptations of Ba Jin's highly regarded novel "Torrent Trilogy". In "Family", director Ng Wui skilfully condenses the voluminous first part of the novel into an emotionally powerful and intellectually focused story of youngsters struggling to survive oppression and repression in a feudalistic family. This well-received film quickly established the company's reputation.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1953-01-07
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Havana Divas
Overview: The story focus on Caridad and Georgina, who had learned the art of Cantonese Opera in Havana as a young age and performed as divas for over a decade before their lives were changed by Fidel Castro's revolution.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2018-02-11
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The Guiding Light
Overview: 13-year old Bruce Lee plays San, a child up for adoption. Finally accepted by his surrogate parents, he is faced with a dilemma when his real parents show up and want him back.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1953-04-30
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Cheung, the Dragon Boatman
Overview: This is a film that celebrates the moral function of art. Sun Ma Si-tsang, at once a master Cantonese opera actor and a talented comedian, showcases an oft-overlooked style of singing, presenting it as an inspirational force that saves life and betters relationships. He plays the titled character, who doesn't operate a boat and is nowhere near bodies of water, but an artist specialising in the Dragon Boat style of music. Forced to perform on the streets to make a living, he ventures into situations manifesting the many societal problems that plague Hong Kong, inspiring and elevating common folks with his artistry. He stars alongside Leung Sing-por in a classic animation of comedy partnership, generating laughter from the interactions between players of contrasting body types.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1952-05-26
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