Sun Yu 孫瑜
Sun Yu, an influential film director, made his name in the silent era as one of the most prolific and talented filmmakers of United Photoplay Services (Lianhua Studio)
The Unfinished Comedy 沒有完成的喜劇 (1957)
When two star comedians start making films in New China, will they produce “flowers of comedy” or just “weeds”…especially when they meet the censor, Comrade Bludgeon?
Hua Mu Lan 木蘭從軍 (1939)
A young woman takes her father’s place in the army and protects the Tang empire from invaders in this wartime adaptation of the Mulan legend.
The Great Road 大路 (1934)
In this genre-bending romp, a band of road workers, aided by two women, build a great road to help China fight off invaders.
Song of the Fishermen 漁光曲 (1934)
Sister and brother struggle to survive as fishermen in northern China, in this musical melodrama. A box office smash.
Sports Queen 體育皇后 (1934)
A country girl joins a women’s sports academy in Shanghai and becomes a national track star. Will she learn the true athletic spirit?
Playthings 小玩意 (1933)
Artisan toymakers struggling to survive amidst war and competition from big business.
A Dream in Pink 粉紅色的夢 (1932)
A young couple in Shanghai divorce, to be reunited by the abandoned wife’s devotion and literary talent.
Volcanic Passions 火山情血 (1932)
Zheng Junli and Li Lili star in this silent film, featuring a pulpy story of revenge and romance, with hula dancing an erupting volcano.
Wild Rose 野玫瑰 (1932)
A vivacious country lass and a rich Shanghai boy fall in love. What will happen to young love when an uninhibited girl meets urban high society?
