What was the name of China's first film?

China's first talking film was called "The Red Peony".

Red Peony is a drama film produced by a star film company, directed by Zhang Shichuan, written by Hong Shen and starring Butterfly and Xianzhai Wang. It will be shown at Shanghai Guanglu Grand Theatre on March 3rd, 193 1, and at Guangxin Grand Theatre on March 5th, 193 1.

The film tells the story of the singer Red Peony who, after marrying her fallen husband Chen Faxiang, not only suffered from torture and pain, but her artistic career also plummeted, but she finally moved her husband without complaint.

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Role profile

1, Red Peony-Actor Butterfly

Kunjiao, a famous actress, was deeply influenced by feudal ethics because she practiced old operas since she was a child. When he grew up, he unfortunately married a rogue husband and suffered inhuman treatment. Not only was he tortured badly, but his artistic career also went downhill. But she abided by the three obedience and four virtues, without complaint, and finally moved her husband.

2, Chen Faxiang-actor Xianzhai Wang

The younger brother of the tea plantation owner, naughty and lazy, has nothing to do after marriage, is arrogant and extravagant, and does not know how to converge. He was forced to betray his daughter because he had no money to squander. He was arrested and imprisoned after accidental murder. He got out of prison with the help of the red peony and finally repented and turned over a new leaf.

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