Zhang Huichong

Zhang Huichong (1898–1962) was a Cantonese director, actor, sailor, and magician. He was the fifth oldest out of eleven total brothers in his extended family and the eldest brother in his immediate family. His brothers Zhang Qingpu and Zhang Huimin also worked in the film industry and founded their own film company called Huaju. One of his younger brothers, Zhang Damin, was the ex-husband of the famous silent film actress, Ruan Lingyu.

Films

Zhang Huichong directed and starred in many films throughout the 1920s. Several years into his acting career, he created his own company called Huichong Film Company.

Films Starred In 1922 – The Lotus Falls; directed by Ren Pengnian 1922 – The Good Brothers; dir. Ren Pengnian 1923 – The Patriotic Umbrella; dir. Ren Pengnian 1924 – The Stupid Policeman; dir. Chen Shouyin 1925 – The Newlyweds' Home; dir. Ren Jinpin 1926 – The Unknown Hero; dir. Zhang Shichuan 1927 – Fallen Plum Blossoms (3 parts); dir. Zhang Shichuan 1927 – Tian Qilang (Adaptation); dir. Zhang Shichuan 1927 – Ma Yongzhen From Shandong; dir. Zhang Shichuan 1929 – Hero With No Foes; dir. Shao Zuiweng 1929 – China's Top Detective; dir. Xu Wenrong 1930 – Love and Revenge; dir. Bu Wancang

Films Starred and Directed 1924 – When Water Goes Down, Rocks Appear 1924 – Five O'Clock 1925 – Out of the Hell 1926 – Seizing a National Treasure 1927 – Hero of the Waters 1928 – The Little Tyrant Wang Zhangchong 1930 – Robber of the Yellow Sea