
Lin Chu-Chu
1905 - 1979木蘭從軍
Hou Yao
Li Dandan, Lin Chu-Chu
This epic version of the Mulan tale was an early epic, shot on location in Northern China using hundreds of extras. It is the story of Hua Mulan, a young woman who takes her fathers place in the army as he is unwell. She gains glory but must eventually deal with her deception.
Mulan Joins the Army
Spring Dream in the Old Capital
Sun Yu
Chen Yan-Yan, Lin Chu-Chu
This film depicting the lives of ordinary people — street peddlers, poor scholars, and young revolutionaries — reflects the culturally progressive political climate of that pre-War, post-May the 4th era.
The Dream of the Ancient Capital
國風
Lo Ming-Yau, Zhu Shi-Lin
Lin Chu-Chu, Lili Li
In 1930, two sisters from the countryside, the serious Zhang Lan (Ruan Lingyu) and the frivolous Zhang Tao graduate from the secondary school where their mother Zhang Jie serves as principal. They both love their cousin Zuo, but have ambitions other than marriage. Their lives change dramatically when both attend university in Shanghai and encounter modern urban life and rapidly changing society. The film also depicts the emergence of Chiang Kai-shek's 1934 New Life Movement. Lianhua Film Studio did the film to appease the Nationalist Party which accused it of primarily presenting left-wing films, which was true.
National Customs
一剪梅
Bu Wan-Cang
Ruan Lingyu, Jin Yan
Bai Le De and Hu Lun tung are military cadets. After graduating, Hu Lin Tung is appointed captain of Guangdong headquarters and goes away. Later, Bae Le De is also appointed to a post at the same place. Hu Lun Ting falls in love with Luo Hua, daughter of the local commander.
A Spray of Plum Blossoms