Baijin Long
Originally released in 1933. Baijin Long is a romance film. directed by Xiaodan Tang. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sit Kok-Sin, Tong Suet-hing, and Nai Pon Fee
Synopsis
A wealthy man's son, who has a sinecure as a hotel owner, poses as a bellhop to win the affections of a woman guest with whom he has fallen madly in love, but who seeks a common man who is earning his own way. This first Cantonese-language talkie was based on a successful 1930 stage musical written by and starring Xue JueXian (Sit KokSin), the plot of which was in turn inspired by a 1929 silent Hollywood romance called "The Grand Duchess And The Waiter" which Xue admired. The film was produced not in Shanghai, by the Tianyi studio, headed by the eldest of the Shaw Brothers, Shao Zuiweng (RunJe Shaw), and was so successful in the Cantonese-speaking parts of China that Shaw moved the Tianyi company to British-administered, Cantonese-speaking Hong Kong to make more Cantonese films in the face of the right-wing Chinese Nationalist government's ban on Cantonese language in favor of Mandarin. A sequel to Baijin Long was made in 1937, and the film itself was remade in 1947.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1933
93 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Tianyi Movie Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baijin Long about?
A wealthy man's son, who has a sinecure as a hotel owner, poses as a bellhop to win the affections of a woman guest with whom he has fallen madly in love, but who seeks a common man who is earning ...
Who directed Baijin Long?
Baijin Long was directed by Xiaodan Tang.
How long is Baijin Long?
Baijin Long has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Baijin Long released?
Baijin Long was released on January 1, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Baijin Long?
The main cast of Baijin Long includes Sit Kok-Sin, Tong Suet-hing, Nai Pon Fee, Neong Yuk Moy.