About Zhu Shilin
Lived 1899 – 1967 (aged 67). Zhu Shilin was a Chinese film director, screenwriter, writer and artist.
Zhu Shilin (27 July 1899 – 5 January 1967), also romanised as Chu Shek Lin, was a Chinese film director and screenwriter, born in Taicang, Jiangsu, China. Zhu began his career in the thriving film industry of Shanghai, directing actresses like Ruan Lingyu with the Lianhua Film Company. After the war, Zhu moved to Hong Kong, where he founded the Longma Film Company along with fellow Shanghai emigrant Fei Mu.
Between 1930 and 1964, he directed 80 films. Two of his films, Sorrows of the Forbidden City (1948) and Festival Moon (1953) were ranked in the Hong Kong Film Awards' Best 100 Chinese Motion Pictures.
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Who was Zhu Shilin?
Hong Kong film director (1899-1967)
When was Zhu Shilin born?
Zhu Shilin was born on 27 July 1899 in Taicang.
When did Zhu Shilin die?
Zhu Shilin died on 5 January 1967 in Hong Kong.
What was Zhu Shilin's occupation?
Zhu Shilin was a film director, screenwriter, writer and artist.
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Zhu Shilin was Chinese.
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