Zhu Shilin

Film writer

1899 – 1967

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Who was Zhu Shilin?

Zhu Shilin. was a Chinese film director, born in Taicang, Jiangsu, China. Zhu began his career in the thriving film industry of Shanghai, directing actresses like Ruan Lingyu with the Lianhua Film Company. After the war, Zhu moved to Hong Kong, where he founded the Longma Film Company along with fellow Shanghai emigrant Fei Mu.

Between 1930 and 1964, he directed 80 films. Two of his films, Sorrows of the Forbidden City and Festival Moon were ranked in the Hong Kong Film Awards' Best 100 Chinese Motion Pictures.

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Born
Jul 27, 1899
Taicang
Also known as
  • Shilin Zhu
Nationality
  • China
Profession
Lived in
  • Jiangsu
Died
Jan 5, 1967
Hong Kong

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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