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Cinema Hong Kong: The Beauties of the Shaw Studio

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.

Top Cast

  • Cheng Pei-Pei

    Cheng Pei-Pei

    Self

  • Ivy Ling Po

    Ivy Ling Po

    Self

  • Chin Ping

    Chin Ping

    Self

  • Tanny Tien-Ni

    Tanny Tien-Ni

    Self

  • Li Li-Hua

    Li Li-Hua

    Self (archive footage)

  • Linda Lin Dai

    Linda Lin Dai

    (footage)

  • Betty Loh Ti

    Betty Loh Ti

    Self (archive footage)

  • Lily Ho

    Lily Ho

    Self (archive footage)

  • Dr. Ng Ho

    Dr. Ng Ho

    Self

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.

Rating

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3 Reviews
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