Baijin long
Baijin long

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Baijin long

1933
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Cantonese

The first Cantonese talkie. It was produced in Shanghai (Tianyi Studio) and was based on a Cantonese opera play. DUPLICATE RECORD: See BAIJIN LONG

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Director: Du PengGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

The film tells the story of a poor scholar who falls in love with a wealthy young lady. Their different social statuses create significant obstacles to their relationship, leading to a tragic conclusion. The narrative explores themes of social inequality, sacrifice, and the constraints of traditional Chinese society.

Critical Reception

As a film from 1933, detailed critical reception and audience scores are not readily available through modern databases. However, it is recognized as part of the early development of Chinese cinema and featured prominent actors of its time. Its historical significance lies in its contribution to the melodrama genre in Chinese film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Historical significance as an early Chinese film.

  • Features prominent actors of the era.

  • Explores classic themes of social class and romance.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age.

Fun Fact

This film is notable for featuring some of the most celebrated stars of early Chinese cinema, including Hu Die (Butterfly Wu) and Ruan Lingyu, two of the most famous actresses of the Golden Era of Chinese film.

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