Zheng Zhengqiu
Writing·January 25, 1889·† July 16, 1935 — 46 years old·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
Filmography · 22
1941Peach Blossom LakeDirector · Writer1934The Classic for GirlsDirector · Screenplay1934Twin SistersDirector · Novel · Screenplay1932The Flower of FreedomWriter · Director1931The Shadow of Red TearsWriter · Director1928Burning of the Red Lotus MonasteryWriter1928Ashes of the LotusWriter1927A Married Couple in Name OnlyWriter1927ReciprocityWriter1927Imperial Concubine Yang of BeijingDirector · Writer1927A Beauty of 16Writer · Director1926Xiao Qing RenDirector · Writer1925The Last ConscienceWriter1924My Dear BrotherWriter1924Love and Vanity1924The Poor ChildrenWriter1924The Death of YuliWriter1923An Orphan Rescues His GrandpaWriter1922Romance of a Fruit PeddlerDoctor Zhu · Writer1922The King of Comedy Visits ShanghaiWriter1913Wedding FestivitiesDirector · Writer1913Bride Meets GhostWriter