Way Down West (1927)
Based on the classic Chinese play Romance of the Western Chamber, Way Down West follows the love story between a poor scholar and wealthy woman. Unable to marry due to their social status, this changes when a bandit attacks the monastery they are staying at demanding the woman's hand. Desperate, her mother promises her hand to whomever manages to defeat the bandit.
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Writing:
Stars:
- Li Minwei
- Hou Yao
Writing:
- Wang Shifu
- Pu Shunqing
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Release Date: 1927-09-08
5.9/10
- Country: CN
- Language: 普通话
- Runtime: 59
- Budget: $100
- Revenue: $100