Cinema Hong Kong: The Beauties of the Shaw Studio

Cinema Hong Kong: The Beauties of the Shaw Studio (2003)

January 3rd, 20030h 51min

Documentary
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Overview

Hong Kong cinemas had a wide range of glamorous female stars during the golden age of the 60's and 70's. The series will take the audience on a sentimental journey to the good old days and once again look at the expansive epic costume dramas and huangmei operas in which actresses played both the male and female roles. Rare interviews with Sir Run Run Shaw, stars Ivy Ling Po, Shaw Yin Yin, Tanny Tie Ni and Cheng Pei Pei are also featured.


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