About Lee Tit
Lived 1913 – 1996 (aged 83). Lee Tit was a film director, actor and screenwriter.
Lee Tit (; 1913–1996) was a Chinese director who worked primarily in the Hong Kong film scene.
Early life In 1913, Lee was born in Guangdong, China.
Career Between 1936 and 1977 he directed over 70 films. Three of his films were named in the Hong Kong Film Awards' list of the Best 100 Chinese Motion Pictures. In the Face of Demolition (1953) placed 18th, The Purple Hairpin (1959) placed 51st, and Feast of a Rich Family (1959), which he co-directed with Lee Sun-Fung, Ng Wui and Lo Ji-Hung, placed 84th.
Selected filmography
1936: House Number 66 (aka The Case of the Dismembered Body) - Director. 1952: Girl in Red - Director. 1953: In the Face of Demolition 1963: The Millionaire's Daughter - Director
Awards Star. Avenue of Stars. Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in Hong Kong.
Personal life On 27 September 1996, Lee died in Hong Kong.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lee Tit?
Cantonese film director (1913-1996)
When was Lee Tit born?
Lee Tit was born on 3 January 1913 in Guangdong.
When did Lee Tit die?
Lee Tit died on 27 September 1996 in Hong Kong.
What was Lee Tit's occupation?
Lee Tit was a film director, actor and screenwriter.
What nationality was Lee Tit?
Lee Tit's recorded nationality: British Hong Kong.
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