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Release Year1931
Runtime0h 52m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes2
DirectorBugao Cheng
WritersQian Xuefan
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAn Amorous History of the Silver Screen - Part II
About An Amorous History of the Silver Screen - Part II
Part two of A comedy film set on Shanghai film studio. The background events frequently involve the shooting of other films being made at Mingxing Film Company at the time. This includes a sequence of the 17th episode of the silent wuxia film series Burning of the Red Lotus Temple, which is the only known footage from this historic series to exist.
Directed by Bugao Cheng, An Amorous History of the Silver Screen - Part II leans on a strong ensemble — Jing Jinglin, Peizhen Xia, Jiting Wang — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1931.
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