Sam-Ku To

Sam-Ku To (Chinese: 陶三姑) (1895–1983) is a former Chinese actress and Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong. To is credited with over 440 films.

Sam-Ku To
Chinese: 陶三姑
image of Sam-ku To
Born1895 (1895)
Guangdong, China
Died1983 (aged 87–88)
Other namesTo Sam Ku, To Sam-Ku, To Sam Gu, To Ying, Tao Sangu, Tao San-Gu, Tiu Saam Goo
OccupationActress
Years active1936–1978

Early life

In 1895, To was born.[1][2]

Career

To started her career as a Cantonese opera singer. In 1936, To crossed over as an actress in Hong Kong films. To appeared in A Fisherman's Girl, a 1936 Drama film directed by Wen Yi-Min. To is known for her role as a greety mother, brothel madam, or landlady. To appeared as a landlady in films such as The Corn in Ripe for Plucking (1948), Four Phoenixes Take Flight (1948), Hanging on Together (1949), A Devoted Soul (Part 1 and Part 2) (1949), and Blood, Rouge and Tears (1950). To's last film was Dog Bites Dog Bone, a 1978 Drama film directed by Michael Lai Siu-Tin and Nancy Sit Ka-Yin. To is credited with over 440 films.[1][2]

Filmography

Films

This is a partial list of films.

  • 1936 A Fisherman's Girl
  • 1937 The Light of Women [3]
  • 1940 The Red Scarf [4]
  • 1947 The Evil Mind – Tung Sam-Ku.[5]
  • 1948 The Corn in Ripe for Plucking – Landlady
  • 1948 Four Phoenixes Take Flight – Landlady
  • 1949 Hanging on Together – Landlady
  • 1949 A Devoted Soul (Part 1 and Part 2) – Landlady
  • 1950 Blood, Rouge and Tears – Landlady
  • 1952 Sweet Girl and Good Car (aka Beautiful Woman, Beautiful Car) [1][6]
  • 1953 In the Face of Demolition [7]
  • 1955 Sing Her a Love Song [8]
  • 1956 Madam Mei – Brothel madam.[1][9]
  • 1960 The Eagle Knight and the Crimson Girl – Madam Chiu.[1][10]
  • 1962 The Adventure of a Stage-fan (aka The Venture of an Opera Fan) – Landlady [1][11]
  • 1964 Pigeon Cage (aka The Apartment of 14 Families) – Landlady.[1][12]
  • 1978 Dog Bites Dog Bone

Personal life

On March 13, 1983, To died.[1][2][13]

References
  1. "Press Release – HK Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" to feature invincible landlady To Sam-ku (with photos)". info.gov.hk. February 8, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  2. "To Sam-Ku". hkmdb.com. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  3. "Film Screenings – The Light of Women". filmarchive.gov.hk. April 14, 2019. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  4. "The Red Scarf". hkmdb.com. June 29, 1940. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  5. "Early Cinematic Treasures". bcmagazine.net. December 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  6. "Beautiful Woman, Beautiful Car – Morning Matinee". mask9.com. March 1, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  7. "Home affairs". filmcritics.org. 2010. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  8. "Film Screenings – Sing Her a Love Song". lcsd.gov.hk. September 1, 2018. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  9. "Madam Mei – Morning Matinee". mask9.com. March 8, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  10. "The Eagle Knight and the Crimson Girl – Morning Matinee". mask9.com. March 15, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  11. "The Venture of an Opera Fan – Morning Matinee". mask9.com. March 22, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  12. "Film Screenings – Pigeon Cage". lcsd.gov.hk. March 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  13. Chearavanont, Nangaen (2013). Film Stories: (Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canton, San Francisco.). H.M. Ou. p. 130. ISBN 978-9881590947. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
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