Maiden Love

Golden Phoenix

Dir: Yan Jun
Scr: Li Han-hsiang
Prod Co: Yung Hwa
Co-starring: Yan Jun, Wang Yuen-lung, Zhang Cuiying
1956 | B&W | Digital File | Mandarin | Chinese Lyrics | 100min

Building up on Lin Dai’s success in her portrayal of village maids, Yan Jun and Li Han-hsiang teamed up again with her to tell the love story of a rural lady Jin Feng. Marred by tears and sorrow, this love story reveals the destructive impact of feudal superstition on marital happiness, while standing up for the oppressed who suffer from the tyranny of the powerful few. Although the film concludes on a soothing note, the entire film is permeated with a heavy sense of sadness. Lin once openly admitted this role was one of her most favorites, which is characterised by a strong sense of independence. The straightforwardness and courageous nature of Jin Feng is very much in line with the vividness and self-confidence of her real self. With her sparkling dark eyes and finely knitted braid, her innocent yet unyielding character attracted many admirers. The yet-to-be famous director King Hu plays the naïve little lad who has a crush on Jin Feng. His speech and expressions are all endearing, providing a lighthearted counterbalance to the film’s somber tone, and making him an extremely outstanding supporting character.

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Linda Lin Dai’s Wedding

1961 | B&W | Digital File | Mandarin | 6min

Produced by Shaws Company, this documentary offers extensive coverage of Lin Dai and Lung Shing-fan's wedding, as well as the celebrity guests that turned out in droves. 

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