List of Hong Kong films before 1950

A list of the earliest films produced in Hong Kong from the first film in 1909 to 1949 in year order.

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
1909
Stealing the Roast DuckLiang ShaoboLiang Shaobo,
Lai Pak-hoi		Comedy shortFirst dramatic film production in Hong Kong, made by Asia Film Company of Shanghai.[1] [2]
1913
Zhuangzi Tests His WifeLai Pak-hoiLai Man-Wai, Lai Pak-hoiComedy shortFirst film made by a Hong Kong studio, but never screened in Hong Kong.[1][3]
1922
RougeLai Man-Wai,
Lai Pak-hoi		Lai Man-Wai,
Lim Cho Cho		DramaFirst feature film produced by a Hong Kong company (China Sun), but shot in Guangzhou.[3]
1925–30
No films were made in Hong Kong as a result of the Great Canton–Hong Kong strike.[4]
1931
Iron Bone and Orchid HeartKwan Man ChingYao-yu Sek,
Kit-ching Fung		Romance
The Pain of SeparationLai Pak-hoiKin-han Lap,
Wah-chi Cheung		RomanceFirst Hong Kong film adapted from a Cantonese folk tale/opera
The Witty SorcererLai Pak-hoiLai Pak-hoi,
Xu Menghen		Comedy/Drama
1932
Cry of the Cuckoo in the TempleLiang ShaoboWong Man-leiFable
Gunshot at MidnightKwan Man ChingNg Cho-fan,
Wong Man-lei		Mystery
1933
ConscienceLai Pak-hoiFirst partial talkie.[5]
Flowers Fall and Catkins FlyWong ToiRomanceFilmed in Vietnam, this was the first HK film shot at an overseas location, but never released in Hong Kong.
The Fool Pays RespectsHou Yao[6]Wong Man-leiFantasyBased on a Cantonese folk tale
The Shining PearlKwan Man ChingNg Cho-fan,
Wong Man-lei		Action
1934
The Fool's Nuptial ChamberLai Pak-hoiFirst full talkie.[5]
The Body SnatchersWong ToiNg Cho-fanHorrorHong Kong's first horror film
Mourning of the Chaste Tree FlowerRunje Shaw, Runme Shaw, Runde ShawPak Kui-Wing, Woo Tip-Ying, Tai Hau-HoDrama
1935
Life LineGuan Wenqing[7]
The Modern BrideMoon Kwan Man-ChingLam Kwan-San, Lee Yi-Nin, Yip Yan-FooComedy
Opera Stars and Song GirlsKwan Ting-YamTse Sing-Nong, Tam Yuk-Lan, Ma Kam-Neong, Tam Siu-FungCantonese opera
Scent of Wild FlowersSo YiMa Sze-Tsang, Tam Lan-Hing, William Ko Wai-Lim, Tam Yuk-Lan, Kwong Shan-Siu, Lam Mui-muiDramaFirst film directed by So Yi.[8]
Yesterday's Song (aka Voice of the Broken-hearted)Chiu Shu-SanKwan Tak-Hing, Lee Yi-Nin, Wong Man-lei, Lam Mui-muiDrama[9]
1936
House Number 66 (aka The Case of the Dismembered Body)Lee TitTong Sing-To, Wu Yung, Cheng Lau-KuenDrama
New YouthSo YiNg Cho-Fan, Wong Man-lei, Nancy ChanDrama
Sum HunEsther Eng
1937
The Light of WomenGo Lee-HanLee Yi-Nin, Leong Tim-Tim, Leung Chui-Mei, Fok Suet-Yee, To Sam-KuWar[10]
The Magnificent CountryChan TinNg Cho-Fan, Yin Pak, Lam Lai-PingWar[11]
Producing CitizensLee FaKwong Shan-Siu, Lam Mui-mui, Tai Hau-Ho, Lee Yuet-ching, Fok Suet-YeeDrama[12]
The Sentimental WomanSo Yi, Liu ShutLeong Suet-Fei, Lee Yi-Nin, Kwong Shan-Siu, Chu Po-Chuen, Ho Tai-So, Mui YeeRomance
Spring Flower and Autumn MoonCheung Oi-ManViolet Wong, Lam Mui-mui, Wu Mei-LunMusical
SweetieYeung Kung-LeungTam Yuk-Lan, Ching Siu-Fung, Chu Ying-MuiCantonese opera
1938
A Mother's Tears (Chinese: 慈母淚)Chiu Shu-SanTo Yu, Wong Sau-Nin, Chan Tin-Chung, Wu Tip-Lai, Yuet-ching LeeDramaReleased 25 May 1938.[13]
To Lei Chang Chun[14]
Ou Sui Sing Chi[14]
Mei Yan Kuk[14]
Behind the Shanghai Front LineTang Xiaodan[7]
Great Wall of Blood and FleshHou YaoNational defencePatriotic film against Japanese invasion[6]
Incident in the PacificHou YaoLee Yi-Nin, Lo Ban-Chiu, Chow Siu-YingWar[15][16]
Last Minute CallHou YaoNational defencePatriotic film against Japanese invasion[6]
Female Soldier[7]
Eighth HeavenMusical[7]
The Purple CupsHou YaoLeong Suet-Fei, Yung Yuk-Yi, Yung Siu-Yi, Chow Siu-Ying, To Sam-KuDrama
Rouge TearsChuk Ching-yinHu DieDramaCantonese remake of 1934 silent The Goddess
Rouge TearsWu YonggangHu DieDramaMandarin remake of 1934 silent The Goddess
Shanghai Under Fire (Chinese: 上海火線後)Chiu Shu-SanYin Pak, Lee ChingWarReleased 9 June 1938.[17]
1939
It's a Woman's World (aka The Thirty-six Amazons)Esther Ng Gam-Ha, Liu ShutViolet Wong, Tai Hau-Ho, Wu Mei-Lun, Wu Tip-Lai, Ha Bo-Lin, To Sam-Ku, Chan Sin-Yue, Chan Pooi-Choh, Tong Lee-Lee, Mui YeeDrama
Judge Bao Vs. the EunuchWan Hoi-Leng, Hung Chung-HoTsang Sam-To, Leong Suet-Fei, Ma Kam-NeongHistorical Drama
Lone Island ParadiseCai ChushengLi LiliNational defenceMandarin film produced by the Shanghai exiles from the Second Sino-Japanese War.[7]
The Luminescent CupGo Lee-Han, Yeung Tin-LokLee Yi-Nin, Chow Siu-Ying, Yung Siu-YiDrama
The Radio Station Murder CaseXu XinyuanDetectiveThe Charlie Chan series.[18]
Rivals in LoveSo YiCheung Ying, Tam Lan-Hing, Violet Wong, Tsi Law-linDrama[19][20]
The Seductive Empress Now and ThenHung Chung-HoKwong Shan-Siu, Ma Kam-NeongDrama
Storm over the PacificHou YaoNational defencePatriotic film against Japanese invasion[6]
1940
The Boundless FutureCai Chusheng[7]
The Love of a Woman (Chinese: 潘巧雲)Wang YinWang YinDrama
The Red ScarfSung Gim-ChiuPak Yin, Kwong Shan-Siu, Fung Fung, Ling Mung, Chao Fei-Fei, To Sam-Ku, Chow Siu-Ying, Ho Lai-WanRomanceFilm debut for Star Film Company.[21]
The Seductive WomanLee TitPak Yin, Cheung Ying, Wu Mei-Lun, Tai Hau-Ho, Ha Bo-Lin, To Sam-KuRomance
White Clouds of HomeSitu Huimin[7]
1941
A Mother's Madness (aka Dianpo Xun Zai)Wong Fook-HingTam Lan-Hing, Sun-Ma Sze-Tsang, Yung Yuk-Yi, To Sam-KuDrama[22]
Chaos in the UniverseCheung Oi-ManYee Chau-Sui, Chu Po-Chuen, Yung Yuk-Yi, Leung Sing-BorComedy
Golden Gate GirlEsther EngBruce LeeDramaFilm debut of Bruce Lee (as an infant).[23]
The MetropolisLai BanLai Cheuk-cheuk, Cheung Ying, Wu Tip-lai, Lee Sun-fung, Yuet-ching LeeDrama
Roar of the PeopleTang Xiao-DanCheung Ying, Fung Fung, Wong Aau, Chan Tin-Chung, Fung Ying-Seung, Ng Wui, Lee Dan-Lo, Leung Miu-Sik, Walter Tso Tat-Wah, Ko Lo-ChuenWar[24]
1942
The Rich HouseHung Suk-WanCheung Wood-Yau, Liu Ming, Yung Yuk-YiDrama

[25][26]

The Battle of Hong KongWar propagandaThe only film made during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong.
1944
1946
The Entangling OnesChiu Shu-SanWong Hok-Sing, Kwun-Ling Chow, Wong Chiu-MiuComedy[27]
1947
A Wealthy FamilyYam Wu-FaNg Cho-Fan, Ng Dan-Fung, Lee Lan, Tsi Po-To, Yee Chau-Sui, Fung Ying-Seung, Ma Siu-Ying, Cheng Kwun-Min, Fung Pak-Wah, To Mei-Mei, Leung Ming, Keung Chung-Ping, Sin KongComedy[28]
Cuckoo's Spirit in MarchHung Suk-WanNg Cho-Fan, Yu Lai-ZhenDrama[29]
The Distressed LoverCheung Wood-Yau, Yung Siu-Yi, Yung Yuk-Yi, Fung Ying-Seung, Wu Mei-LunChinese Opera
The Evil MindWu PangWong Man-Lei, Siu Yin-Fei, Leung Ying, Ma Siu-Ying, To Sam-KuDrama[19]
The Fickle LadyMok Hong-SeeNg Cho-Fan, Wong Man-lei, Yung Siu-Yi, To Mei-Mei, Lee Sin-Pan, Lee Yuet-ChingDrama
Happy WeddingChiang Wai-KwongKwun-Ling Chow, Wong Chiu-MiuComedy, Cantonese opera[30]
Lucky BrideChiu Shu-SanMak Bing-Wing, Kwun-Ling Chow, Luk Wan-FeiDrama
The Net of JusticeXu XinyuanDetectiveThe Charlie Chan series.[18]
Prostituting to Raise the OrphanHung Chung-HoCheung Yuet-Yee, Sun-Ma Sze-Tsang, Lau Hak-Suen, Lam Ka-Sing, Ko Lo-Chuen, To Sam-Ku, Lee Sin-Pan, Cheng Bo-YinCantonese opera
Romance of the West ChamberYeung Kung-LeungPak Yuk-Tong, Lee Suet-Fong, Wong Man-Lei, Kwai Ming-Yang, Cheung Yuet-Yee, Siu Yin-Fei, Kam Yi, Yiu Ping, Ma Siu-Ying, Lau Kwai-Hong, Tsi Hau-Tsat, Lam Ka-Sing, Chao Fei-FeiHistorical Drama Cantonese opera[31]
Unforgetable LoveSo Yi, Chu KeiMa Sze-Tsang, Hung Sin-Nui, Lau Hak-Suen, Yip Ping, Siu Wong-Ang, Ling Mung, Ko Lo-Chuen, Law Mo-Lan, Wong Sau-Nin, Lai Ming, Ng Tung, Fung Ying-Seung, Tang Mei-MeiRomanceThe only film produced by Gam Luen (Jinying) Film Company.
Unpredictable TomorrowYam Wu-FaSun-Ma Sze-Tsang, Siu Yin-Fei, Yee Chau-Sui, Wu Mei-Lun, Ma Siu-Ying, Tsi Po-To, Leung Ying, Bai Yang, Sin Kong, Keung Chung-Ping, To Sam-Ku, Cheng Kwun-MinDrama
1948
Charlie Chan Outwits the Black DespotXu XinyuanDetectiveThe Charlie Chan series.[18]
The Crazy Match-maker (aka The Crazy Matchmaker, Woman Dismantles White)Lo DuenWong Chiu-Miu, Tsi Law-Lin, Lo Duen, Chan Yeuk-Ho, Lee Yuet-Ching, Tang Chuk-Kwun, Yip Chuen-Wah, Ho Bik-Kin, Fong Yeung, Fung Ging-Man, Wong Gam, Lau Ming, Hark YanDramaDebut for Sei Hoi (Sihai) Film Company, a film production company.[32][33]
Four Phoenixes Take FlightCho KeiFung Fung, Yung Siu-Yi, Tsi Po-To, Ng Lai-Sheung, Law Mo-Lan, To Sam-KuComedy[34]
The Groom and His DoubleMoon Kwan Man-ChingCheung Ying, Ng Lai-Sheung, Yee Chau-Sui, Lam Mui-mui, Tang Wai-Zhen, Sun Tsi-Hing, To Sam-Ku, Yip Yan-Foo, Law Sin-Yee, Lisa Mok Wan-Ha, Hui Yee-Wan, Lai MingComedy[35]
Hundreds of Children and Thousands of GrandchildrenNg WuiCheung Ying, Pak Suet-Sin, Yip Ping, Tang Mei-Mei, Fa Bik-Ha, Yeung Sau-FungComedy
Joy and SuccessChow Sze-LukSit Kok-Sin, Pak Yin, Tang Mei-MeiComedy
Local ScholarMok Hong-SeeLiu Hap-Wai, Lo Ban-Chiu, Lee Lan, Wong Kei, Yuet-ching Lee, Gam LauDrama
The Lusty Thief GirlMoon Kwan Man-ChingLee Yi-Nin, Chan Sin-Yue, Ng Lai-Sheung, Tai Hau-Ho, Lam Siu-Mui, Cheng Lau-KuenCrime[36]
Mad Fire Mad LoveEsther Eng[37]
Return of the SwallowsFung Chi-Kong, Fung Yat-WaiSit Kok-Sin, Siu Yin-Fei, Tsi Law-lin, Ma Siu-Ying, To Sam-Ku, Law Mo-Lan, Yeung Sau-Fung, Law Sin-Yee, Ma Siu-Ling, Gam LauComedy[38]
The Thirteenth Girl's Adventure in Nengren TempleHung Chung-HoChan Yim-Lung, Luk Fei-Hung, Lam Kar-YeeMartial Arts
Wealth Is Like a DreamYue LeungLo Ban-Chiu, Siu Yin-Fei, Lam Ka-Sing, Lam Kar-YeeDrama
Woman's Heart (Chinese: 天下婦人心)Wu PangCho Yee-Man, Yung Yuk-Yi, Cho Man-Ngai, To Sam-Ku, Yuet-ching Lee, Gam LauDrama
1949
Adventure at the Women's HouseFung Chi-KongSheung Hoi-Mui, Yu Lai-Zhen, Tong Sing-To, Chun Siu-Lei, To Sam-Ku, Ha Bo-Lin, Chan Lap-BanChinese opera.[39]
The Ancient Beauty, Meng LijunChan PeiChow Kwun-Ling, Sit Kok-Sin, Leung Siu-Kam, Ha Bo-LinHistorical Drama[40]
The Crazy Duke (aka The Crazy Earl)Yeung Kung-LeungMa Sze-Tsang, Tsi Law-Lin, Lee Pang-Fei, Tang Mei-Mei, Ko Lo-Chuen, Gam LauMusical comedy
The Eight Yang Sister Seeks Golden KnifeMan Kok-Fei, Chan Yim-Lunh, Ying Lai-Ming, Lam Kar-YeeMartial Arts, Cantonese opera[41]
Sima Fu's Encounter with the Honey GangHung Suk-WanNg Cho-Fan, Yung Siu-Yi, Yung Yuk-YiThriller
Strange BedfellowsYue LeungPak Wan, Pak Lei, Ma Siu-Ying, Lam Mui-mui, Lau Kwai-Hong, Tang Mei-MeiComedy
Tan Kei in the Meat HillBut FuMan Kok-Fei, Chun Siu-Lei, Lau Hak-Suen, Kam Yi, Piu Wai-MuiHistorical Drama Cantonese Opera
To Kill the LoveChu KeiPak Yin, Cheung Wood-Yau, Tsang Nam-Sze, Lee Ngan, Chan Chui-Bing, Ho Chung-FongDrama
The True Story of Wong Fei HungEarly Kung Fu film

Cinema of Hong Kong
1909–1949
1950s
1950 1951 1952 1953 1954
1955 1956 1957 1958 1959
1960s
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964
1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
1970s
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974
1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
1980s
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984
1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
1990s
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
2000s
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2010s
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
2020s
2020 2021 2022 2023

See also

References
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