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Is Difficult Husband Difficult Wife a color film?

No, Difficult Husbands is a black and white feature film.

"A Difficult Husband and a Difficult Wife" is a feature film (silent, black and white) produced by Asia Film Company in 1913. Directors Zhang Shichuan and Zheng Zhengqiu, screenwriter Zheng Zhengqiu, cinematographer Ishir, actor Ding Chuhe (played as Miss Wang), Wang Bingseng (played as Mr. Liu).

China’s film industry started in 1905. China's first feature film was shot in 1913. It was "A Difficult Husband and a Difficult Wife", also known as "Bridal House Flowers and Candles". It was screened at the Xinxin Stage in Shanghai from September 29 to October 1, 1913. The film was 30 years old. Minutes, because it has a story and is easy to understand, it is very popular among the audience. This film is the pioneer of modern Chinese cinema.

Plot summary

"A Difficult Husband and a Difficult Wife" tells the story of a boy and girl's unfortunate fate in a feudal merchant marriage. Wang Fu and his family had not long returned to their hometown from Peking, the capital. When the prince of the palace was an official in the capital, he had a very good relationship with his colleagues. The wives of the two families became pregnant at the same time and they married each other. Sure enough, one family had boys and the other had girls. Therefore, the daughter of the Wang family has been engaged since childhood.

When he grew up, Master Fang was a playboy who didn’t want to make progress. The palace heard the news and regretted it. Miss Wang would never marry such a man to her death. At this time, the Manchu Emperor abdicated, and many officials resigned and returned to their hometowns. The palace took the opportunity to return to their hometown, and the lady also canceled the marriage.