Bu Wancang
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Bu Wancang (1903 — 1974) was a prolific Chinese
film director
and screenwriter
active between the 1920s and the 1960s. He is also known by his Cantonese name, Baak Maan Chong, and his English name, Richard Poh. He was born in Anhui
.
. By 1931, Bu moved to Mingxing's rival, Lianhua
, where he directed such films as Love and Duty
(1931) and Peach Blossom Weeps Tears of Blood
(1931) (both with actress Ruan Lingyu
).
As the war with Japan intensified Bu made several films with subtle patriotic themes, most notably 1939's Mulan Joins the Army
. Once Japanese control over Shanghai was complete, however, Bu was eventually forced to make several propaganda films for the occupiers, notably 1942's Eternity. After the war, he was ostracized by his colleagues for these films, causing him to move to Hong Kong in 1948 where he continued to make films until his retirement.
China
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film director
Film director
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and screenwriter
Screenwriter
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active between the 1920s and the 1960s. He is also known by his Cantonese name, Baak Maan Chong, and his English name, Richard Poh. He was born in Anhui
Anhui
Anhui is a province in the People's Republic of China. Located in eastern China across the basins of the Yangtze River and the Huai River, it borders Jiangsu to the east, Zhejiang to the southeast, Jiangxi to the south, Hubei to the southwest, Henan to the northwest, and Shandong for a tiny...
.
Career
Originally a member of the Shanghai cinema scene, Bu worked for several studios before becoming a major director for the Mingxing Film CompanyMingxing Film Company
Mingxing Film Company was one of the largest Chinese production companies during the 1920s, and 1930s in Shanghai and Hong Kong. The company lasted from 1922 until 1937 when it was closed permanently by the Second Sino-Japanese War.-History:...
. By 1931, Bu moved to Mingxing's rival, Lianhua
Lianhua Film Company
The Lianhua Film Company was one of two major production companies based in Shanghai, China during the 1930s, the other being the Mingxing Film Company.-Names:...
, where he directed such films as Love and Duty
Love and Duty
Love and Duty is a 1931 silent film from China directed by Bu Wancang and starring Ruan Lingyu and Jin Yan.-Production history:Based on a novel by a Polish expatriate, S...
(1931) and Peach Blossom Weeps Tears of Blood
Peach Blossom Weeps Tears of Blood
Peach Blossom Weeps Tears of Blood is a 1931 silent film written and directed by Bu Wancang. The cast included some of the major movie stars of the periods including the Korean born actor Jin Yan and the actresses Ruan Lingyu and Zhou Lili...
(1931) (both with actress Ruan Lingyu
Ruan Lingyu
Ruan Lingyu , born Ruan Fenggen , was a Chinese silent film actress. One of the most prominent Chinese film stars of the 1930s, her death at the age of 24 led her to become an icon of Chinese cinema.- Career :...
).
As the war with Japan intensified Bu made several films with subtle patriotic themes, most notably 1939's Mulan Joins the Army
Mulan Joins the Army (1939 film)
Mulan Joins the Army is a 1939 Chinese historical war film. It is one of several film adaptations of the Hua Mulan legend, which have included two silent versions: Hua Mulan Joins the Army by Tianyi Film Company, and a less successful Mulan Joins the Army produced by Minxin...
. Once Japanese control over Shanghai was complete, however, Bu was eventually forced to make several propaganda films for the occupiers, notably 1942's Eternity. After the war, he was ostracized by his colleagues for these films, causing him to move to Hong Kong in 1948 where he continued to make films until his retirement.
1920s
- Yu jie bing qing (1926)
- Wei hun qi (1926)
- Liang xin fu huo (1926)
- Hu bian chun meng (1927)
- A Couple in Name Only (1927)
- Xiao zhen tan (1928)
- Mei ren guan (1928)
- Tong xin jie (1929)
- Nu ling fu chou ji (1929)
- Liang ai zheng feng (1929)
- Ai qin jia (1929)
1930s
- Hai tian qing chou (1930)
- Ge nu hen (1930)
- Fu zi ying xiong (1930)
- A Spray of Plum BlossomsA Spray of Plum BlossomsA Spray of Plum Blossoms is a 1931 silent Chinese film directed by Bu Wancang and starring Ruan Lingyu, Wang Cilong and Jin Yan. It is a loose adaptation of William Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona...
(1931) - Peach Blossom Weeps Tears of BloodPeach Blossom Weeps Tears of BloodPeach Blossom Weeps Tears of Blood is a 1931 silent film written and directed by Bu Wancang. The cast included some of the major movie stars of the periods including the Korean born actor Jin Yan and the actresses Ruan Lingyu and Zhou Lili...
(1931) - Love and DutyLove and DutyLove and Duty is a 1931 silent film from China directed by Bu Wancang and starring Ruan Lingyu and Jin Yan.-Production history:Based on a novel by a Polish expatriate, S...
(1931) - Xu gu du chun meng (1932)
- Ren dao (1932)
- Three Modern Women (1933)
- Mu xing zhi guang (1933)
- Huang jin shi dai (1934)
- Kai ge (1935)
- Xin ren dao (1937)
- Qi gai qian jin (1938)
- Diao ChanDiao Chan (film)Diao Chan is a 1938 Chinese sound film directed by Bu Wancang and produced by Zhang Shankun's Xinhua Film Company. The film is a portrayal of one of the "Four Beauties" of ancient China, in this case the titular Diaochan, from the late Eastern Han Dynasty era...
(1938) - Mulan Joins the ArmyMulan Joins the Army (1939 film)Mulan Joins the Army is a 1939 Chinese historical war film. It is one of several film adaptations of the Hua Mulan legend, which have included two silent versions: Hua Mulan Joins the Army by Tianyi Film Company, and a less successful Mulan Joins the Army produced by Minxin...
(1939)
1940s
- Xiao xiang ye yu, xi shi (1940)
- Bi yu zan (1940)
- Ningwu Pass (1941)
- The Family (1941)
- Eternity (Wan shi liu fang) (1942)
- Bo ai (1942)
- Biao zhun fu ren (1942)
- Yu jia nu (1943)
- Dream of the Red ChamberDream of the Red Chamber (1944 film)Dream of the Red Chamber is a 1944 Chinese film directed by Bu Wancang. It is an adaptation of the classic Qing-era novel by Cao Xueqin.- External links :* at the Chinese Movie Database...
(1945) - The Soul of China (1948)
- Da liang shan en chou ji (1949)
1950s
- Nu ren yu lao hu (1951)
- Hui mie (1952)
- Fu ren xin (1952)
- Man yuan chun se (1952)
- Hua shen yan ying (1953)
- Qi zi mei (1953)
- Bi xue huang hua (1954)
- Zai chun hua (1954)
- Tang bo hu yu qiu xiang (1956)
- Yu ge (1956)
- Chang xiang (1956)
- San zi mei (1957)
- Ye lai xiang (1957)
- Yi ye feng liu (1958)
- Dou fu xi shi (1959)
- Stolen Love (1959)
1960s
- Dai jia chun xin (1960)
- Kuer liulang ji (1960)
- Tong chuang yi meng (1960)
- Liang dai nu xing (1960)
- Xi xiang feng (1960)
- Hong nan lu nu (1960)
- Di er wen (1960)
- Mang mu de ai qing (1961)
- Zhao wu niang (1963)
External links
- Bu Wancang at Hong Kong Cinematic
- Bu Wancang at the Chinese Movie Database