Silk Factory Girl
The film commences with Ching (Tang Bik-wan) lamenting over her bleak life through singing: her mother died early and her stepmother (Lam Mui-mui) is wicked. The song precedes her appearance in the house while the cinematography helps to tug at the emotional heartstrings. Because of her debt-ridden father, Ching is forced by the stepmother to marry an old invalid. To prevent the marriage, Ching's lover Ho (Chan Kam-tong) raises money by agreeing to marry his own cousin (Fung Wong Nui). Ching's life is doomed, yet, when the stepmother absconds with the money. With all her hopes dashed to the ground, Ching decides to opt out of marriage for life. However, witnessing her 'self-combed' sworn sisters being bullied even to the point of committing suicide further devastates her. This tragic heroine comes to life through Tang's masterful performance both as a singer and an actor. The climatic and tear-jerking scene of Ching dying is definitely a highlight of the film.
Year: 1955
Genre: Drama
Studio: Baobao Film Company
Director: Chan Pei
Cast: Tang Pik-Wan, Chan Kam-Tong, Fung Wong-Nui, Yee Chau-Sui, Lam Mui-Mui, Cheng Kwun-Min
Crew: Ng Yat-Siu (Music), Hui Wan (Script Supervisor), Ng Yat-Siu (Producer), Lam Wah-Sam (Props), Lau Yeung-Chi (Sound Recordist), Ng Yat-Siu (Production Manager)
Runtime: 103 minutes
Release: Jan 07, 1955
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Language: 广州话 / 廣州話
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Revenue: 0
Keyword : singing act, tragic heroine
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