Zheng Zhengqiu photo

Zheng Zhengqiu

Writing
1889-01-25
Shanghai, China
Zheng Zhengqiu (1889-July 16, 1935), formerly known as Zheng Fangze. One of the earliest film writers and directors in China, the father of Chinese film. In 1913, he wrote and co-directed China's first short feature film "Die for Marriage". In 1922, with Zhang Shichuan and others, he founded the Star Film Company. On the morning of July 16, 1935, Zheng Zhengqiu died of illness in Shanghai at the age of 46.
Known For 2 titles
Romance of a Fruit Peddler (1922) subtitle poster
Romance of a Fruit Peddler
1922 Movie
as Doctor Zhu
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滑稽大王游沪记 (1922) subtitle poster
滑稽大王游沪记
1922 Movie
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