Emperor Chien Lung And The Beauty
1756 A.D. sees the 21st year of the reign of Emperor Chien Lung. His two devoted Ministers, the fussy Lord Ngo (Chiang Nan) and the smug Scholar Liu Yung (Li Kun) are still bitter but comical rivals for his favor.Ngo introduces the famous Soochow courtesan Lady Three to the Emperor. One day, Ngo finds Liu Yung at her house and tries to compromise him. But to his dismay, he nearly arrests the Emperor instead, who also happens to be there. Liu Yung soon finds a way to avenge his humiliation.The following year, an earthquake devastates Soochow. The Emperor visits the scene and commands the protesting Liu Yung to provide relief funds. While the Minister desperately seeks a solution, Chien Lung visits a gambling den incognito with Ngo, and wins huge sums of money. And so does a mysterious handsome youth who follows his every move.The crooked owners of the gambling house try to cheat the two of their winnings. Chien Lung, still unrecognized, Ngo and the young man are bought before the local magistrate. Confusion follows as the young ‘man’ turns out to be a lady, and Liu Yung arrives with the Court retinue just in time to save the situation.All ends well as to Lord Ngo’s secret delight, the last laugh is on Liu Yung.1979 | |
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Emperor Chien Lung And The Beauty
1756 A.D. sees the 21st year of the reign of Emperor Chien Lung. His two devoted Ministers, the fussy Lord Ngo (Chiang Nan) and the smug Scholar Liu Yung (Li Kun) are still bitter but comical rivals for his favor.Ngo introduces the famous Soochow courtesan Lady Three to the Emperor. One day, Ngo finds Liu Yung at her house and tries to compromise him. But to his dismay, he nearly arrests the Emperor instead, who also happens to be there. Liu Yung soon finds a way to avenge his humiliation.The following year, an earthquake devastates Soochow. The Emperor visits the scene and commands the protesting Liu Yung to provide relief funds. While the Minister desperately seeks a solution, Chien Lung visits a gambling den incognito with Ngo, and wins huge sums of money. And so does a mysterious handsome youth who follows his every move.The crooked owners of the gambling house try to cheat the two of their winnings. Chien Lung, still unrecognized, Ngo and the young man are bought before the local magistrate. Confusion follows as the young ‘man’ turns out to be a lady, and Liu Yung arrives with the Court retinue just in time to save the situation.All ends well as to Lord Ngo’s secret delight, the last laugh is on Liu Yung.Date | 1979 |
Material Type | Video |
Collection | Shaw Brothers´ Movies |
Source | Trailer video supplied by Celestial Pictures Limited |
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Accession No. | 179033 |
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Emperor Chien Lung And The Beauty
1756 A.D. sees the 21st year of the reign of Emperor Chien Lung. His two devoted Ministers, the fussy Lord Ngo (Chiang Nan) and the smug Scholar Liu Yung (Li Kun) are still bitter but comical rivals for his favor.Ngo introduces the famous Soochow courtesan Lady Three to the Emperor. One day, Ngo finds Liu Yung at her house and tries to compromise him. But to his dismay, he nearly arrests the Emperor instead, who also happens to be there. Liu Yung soon finds a way to avenge his humiliation.The following year, an earthquake devastates Soochow. The Emperor visits the scene and commands the protesting Liu Yung to provide relief funds. While the Minister desperately seeks a solution, Chien Lung visits a gambling den incognito with Ngo, and wins huge sums of money. And so does a mysterious handsome youth who follows his every move.The crooked owners of the gambling house try to cheat the two of their winnings. Chien Lung, still unrecognized, Ngo and the young man are bought before the local magistrate. Confusion follows as the young ‘man’ turns out to be a lady, and Liu Yung arrives with the Court retinue just in time to save the situation.All ends well as to Lord Ngo’s secret delight, the last laugh is on Liu Yung.Date | 1979 |
Material Type | Video |
Collection | Shaw Brothers´ Movies |
Source | Trailer video supplied by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Repository | Celestial Pictures Limited |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Accession No. | 179033 |
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1756 A.D. sees the 21st year of the reign of Emperor Chien Lung. His two devoted Ministers, the fussy Lord Ngo (Chiang Nan) and the smug Scholar Liu Yung (Li Kun) are still bitter but comical rivals for his favor.Ngo introduces the famous Soochow courtesan Lady Three to the Emperor. One day, Ngo finds Liu Yung at her house and tries to compromise him. But to his dismay, he nearly arrests the Emperor instead, who also happens to be there. Liu Yung soon finds a way to avenge his humiliation.The following year, an earthquake devastates Soochow. The Emperor visits the scene and commands the protesting Liu Yung to provide relief funds. While the Minister desperately seeks a solution, Chien Lung visits a gambling den incognito with Ngo, and wins huge sums of money. And so does a mysterious handsome youth who follows his every move.The crooked owners of the gambling house try to cheat the two of their winnings. Chien Lung, still unrecognized, Ngo and the young man are bought before the local magistrate. Confusion follows as the young ‘man’ turns out to be a lady, and Liu Yung arrives with the Court retinue just in time to save the situation.All ends well as to Lord Ngo’s secret delight, the last laugh is on Liu Yung.
Date | 1979 |
Material Type | Video |
Collection | Shaw Brothers´ Movies |
Source | Trailer video supplied by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Repository | Celestial Pictures Limited |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Accession No. | 179033 |
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Emperor Chien Lung And The Beauty
1756 A.D. sees the 21st year of the reign of Emperor Chien Lung. His two devoted Ministers, the fussy Lord Ngo (Chiang Nan) and the smug Scholar Liu Yung (Li Kun) are still bitter but comical rivals for his favor.Ngo introduces the famous Soochow courtesan Lady Three to the Emperor. One day, Ngo finds Liu Yung at her house and tries to compromise him. But to his dismay, he nearly arrests the Emperor instead, who also happens to be there. Liu Yung soon finds a way to avenge his humiliation.The following year, an earthquake devastates Soochow. The Emperor visits the scene and commands the protesting Liu Yung to provide relief funds. While the Minister desperately seeks a solution, Chien Lung visits a gambling den incognito with Ngo, and wins huge sums of money. And so does a mysterious handsome youth who follows his every move.The crooked owners of the gambling house try to cheat the two of their winnings. Chien Lung, still unrecognized, Ngo and the young man are bought before the local magistrate. Confusion follows as the young ‘man’ turns out to be a lady, and Liu Yung arrives with the Court retinue just in time to save the situation.All ends well as to Lord Ngo’s secret delight, the last laugh is on Liu Yung.Date | 1979 |
Material Type | Video |
Collection | Shaw Brothers´ Movies |
Source | Trailer video supplied by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Repository | Celestial Pictures Limited |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Accession No. | 179033 |
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Emperor Chien Lung And The Beauty
1756 A.D. sees the 21st year of the reign of Emperor Chien Lung. His two devoted Ministers, the fussy Lord Ngo (Chiang Nan) and the smug Scholar Liu Yung (Li Kun) are still bitter but comical rivals for his favor.Ngo introduces the famous Soochow courtesan Lady Three to the Emperor. One day, Ngo finds Liu Yung at her house and tries to compromise him. But to his dismay, he nearly arrests the Emperor instead, who also happens to be there. Liu Yung soon finds a way to avenge his humiliation.The following year, an earthquake devastates Soochow. The Emperor visits the scene and commands the protesting Liu Yung to provide relief funds. While the Minister desperately seeks a solution, Chien Lung visits a gambling den incognito with Ngo, and wins huge sums of money. And so does a mysterious handsome youth who follows his every move.The crooked owners of the gambling house try to cheat the two of their winnings. Chien Lung, still unrecognized, Ngo and the young man are bought before the local magistrate. Confusion follows as the young ‘man’ turns out to be a lady, and Liu Yung arrives with the Court retinue just in time to save the situation.All ends well as to Lord Ngo’s secret delight, the last laugh is on Liu Yung.Release Date | 1979 |
Genre | Comedy |
Cast | Li Kun, Hui Ying-hung, Liu Yung, Pan Ping-chang |
Producer | Run Run Shaw |
Material Type | Video |
Collection | Shaw Brothers´ Movies |
Source | Trailer video supplied by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Accession No. | 179033 |
Emperor Chien Lung And The Beauty
1756 A.D. sees the 21st year of the reign of Emperor Chien Lung. His two devoted Ministers, the fussy Lord Ngo (Chiang Nan) and the smug Scholar Liu Yung (Li Kun) are still bitter but comical rivals for his favor.Ngo introduces the famous Soochow courtesan Lady Three to the Emperor. One day, Ngo finds Liu Yung at her house and tries to compromise him. But to his dismay, he nearly arrests the Emperor instead, who also happens to be there. Liu Yung soon finds a way to avenge his humiliation.The following year, an earthquake devastates Soochow. The Emperor visits the scene and commands the protesting Liu Yung to provide relief funds. While the Minister desperately seeks a solution, Chien Lung visits a gambling den incognito with Ngo, and wins huge sums of money. And so does a mysterious handsome youth who follows his every move.The crooked owners of the gambling house try to cheat the two of their winnings. Chien Lung, still unrecognized, Ngo and the young man are bought before the local magistrate. Confusion follows as the young ‘man’ turns out to be a lady, and Liu Yung arrives with the Court retinue just in time to save the situation.All ends well as to Lord Ngo’s secret delight, the last laugh is on Liu Yung.Date | 1979 |
Screenplay | Li Han-hsiang |
Cast | Li Kun, Hui Ying-hung, Liu Yung, Pan Ping-chang |
Genre | Comedy |
Language | Mandarin |
Duration | 100.26 |
Media Type | Trailer |
Material Type | Video |
Collection | Shaw Brothers´ Movies |
Source | Trailer video supplied by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Repository | Celestial Pictures Limited |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Accession No. | 179033 |
Emperor Chien Lung And The Beauty
1756 A.D. sees the 21st year of the reign of Emperor Chien Lung. His two devoted Ministers, the fussy Lord Ngo (Chiang Nan) and the smug Scholar Liu Yung (Li Kun) are still bitter but comical rivals for his favor.Ngo introduces the famous Soochow courtesan Lady Three to the Emperor. One day, Ngo finds Liu Yung at her house and tries to compromise him. But to his dismay, he nearly arrests the Emperor instead, who also happens to be there. Liu Yung soon finds a way to avenge his humiliation.The following year, an earthquake devastates Soochow. The Emperor visits the scene and commands the protesting Liu Yung to provide relief funds. While the Minister desperately seeks a solution, Chien Lung visits a gambling den incognito with Ngo, and wins huge sums of money. And so does a mysterious handsome youth who follows his every move.The crooked owners of the gambling house try to cheat the two of their winnings. Chien Lung, still unrecognized, Ngo and the young man are bought before the local magistrate. Confusion follows as the young ‘man’ turns out to be a lady, and Liu Yung arrives with the Court retinue just in time to save the situation.All ends well as to Lord Ngo’s secret delight, the last laugh is on Liu Yung.Date | 1979 |
Language | Mandarin |
Duration | 100.26 |
Material Type | Video |
Collection | Shaw Brothers´ Movies |
Source | Trailer video supplied by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Repository | Celestial Pictures Limited |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Accession No. | 179033 |
Emperor Chien Lung And The Beauty
1756 A.D. sees the 21st year of the reign of Emperor Chien Lung. His two devoted Ministers, the fussy Lord Ngo (Chiang Nan) and the smug Scholar Liu Yung (Li Kun) are still bitter but comical rivals for his favor.Ngo introduces the famous Soochow courtesan Lady Three to the Emperor. One day, Ngo finds Liu Yung at her house and tries to compromise him. But to his dismay, he nearly arrests the Emperor instead, who also happens to be there. Liu Yung soon finds a way to avenge his humiliation.The following year, an earthquake devastates Soochow. The Emperor visits the scene and commands the protesting Liu Yung to provide relief funds. While the Minister desperately seeks a solution, Chien Lung visits a gambling den incognito with Ngo, and wins huge sums of money. And so does a mysterious handsome youth who follows his every move.The crooked owners of the gambling house try to cheat the two of their winnings. Chien Lung, still unrecognized, Ngo and the young man are bought before the local magistrate. Confusion follows as the young ‘man’ turns out to be a lady, and Liu Yung arrives with the Court retinue just in time to save the situation.All ends well as to Lord Ngo’s secret delight, the last laugh is on Liu Yung.Date | 1979 |
Language | Mandarin |
Duration | 100.26 |
Material Type | Video |
Collection | Shaw Brothers´ Movies |
Source | Trailer video supplied by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Repository | Celestial Pictures Limited |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Accession No. | 179033 |
Emperor Chien Lung And The Beauty
1756 A.D. sees the 21st year of the reign of Emperor Chien Lung. His two devoted Ministers, the fussy Lord Ngo (Chiang Nan) and the smug Scholar Liu Yung (Li Kun) are still bitter but comical rivals for his favor.Ngo introduces the famous Soochow courtesan Lady Three to the Emperor. One day, Ngo finds Liu Yung at her house and tries to compromise him. But to his dismay, he nearly arrests the Emperor instead, who also happens to be there. Liu Yung soon finds a way to avenge his humiliation.The following year, an earthquake devastates Soochow. The Emperor visits the scene and commands the protesting Liu Yung to provide relief funds. While the Minister desperately seeks a solution, Chien Lung visits a gambling den incognito with Ngo, and wins huge sums of money. And so does a mysterious handsome youth who follows his every move.The crooked owners of the gambling house try to cheat the two of their winnings. Chien Lung, still unrecognized, Ngo and the young man are bought before the local magistrate. Confusion follows as the young ‘man’ turns out to be a lady, and Liu Yung arrives with the Court retinue just in time to save the situation.All ends well as to Lord Ngo’s secret delight, the last laugh is on Liu Yung.Date | 1979 |
Language | Mandarin |
Duration | 100.26 |
Screenplay | Li Han-hsiang |
Cast | Li Kun, Hui Ying-hung, Liu Yung, Pan Ping-chang |
Genre | Comedy |
Media Type | Trailer |
Material Type | Video |
Collection | Shaw Brothers´ Movies |
Source | Trailer video supplied by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Repository | Celestial Pictures Limited |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Accession No. | 179033 |
Emperor Chien Lung And The Beauty
1756 A.D. sees the 21st year of the reign of Emperor Chien Lung. His two devoted Ministers, the fussy Lord Ngo (Chiang Nan) and the smug Scholar Liu Yung (Li Kun) are still bitter but comical rivals for his favor.Ngo introduces the famous Soochow courtesan Lady Three to the Emperor. One day, Ngo finds Liu Yung at her house and tries to compromise him. But to his dismay, he nearly arrests the Emperor instead, who also happens to be there. Liu Yung soon finds a way to avenge his humiliation.The following year, an earthquake devastates Soochow. The Emperor visits the scene and commands the protesting Liu Yung to provide relief funds. While the Minister desperately seeks a solution, Chien Lung visits a gambling den incognito with Ngo, and wins huge sums of money. And so does a mysterious handsome youth who follows his every move.The crooked owners of the gambling house try to cheat the two of their winnings. Chien Lung, still unrecognized, Ngo and the young man are bought before the local magistrate. Confusion follows as the young ‘man’ turns out to be a lady, and Liu Yung arrives with the Court retinue just in time to save the situation.All ends well as to Lord Ngo’s secret delight, the last laugh is on Liu Yung.Date | 1979 |
Language | Mandarin |
Duration | 100.26 |
Screenplay | Li Han-hsiang |
Cast | Li Kun, Hui Ying-hung, Liu Yung, Pan Ping-chang |
Genre | Comedy |
Material Type | Video |
Collection | Shaw Brothers´ Movies |
Source | Trailer video supplied by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Repository | Celestial Pictures Limited |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Accession No. | 179033 |
Emperor Chien Lung And The Beauty
1756 A.D. sees the 21st year of the reign of Emperor Chien Lung. His two devoted Ministers, the fussy Lord Ngo (Chiang Nan) and the smug Scholar Liu Yung (Li Kun) are still bitter but comical rivals for his favor.Ngo introduces the famous Soochow courtesan Lady Three to the Emperor. One day, Ngo finds Liu Yung at her house and tries to compromise him. But to his dismay, he nearly arrests the Emperor instead, who also happens to be there. Liu Yung soon finds a way to avenge his humiliation.The following year, an earthquake devastates Soochow. The Emperor visits the scene and commands the protesting Liu Yung to provide relief funds. While the Minister desperately seeks a solution, Chien Lung visits a gambling den incognito with Ngo, and wins huge sums of money. And so does a mysterious handsome youth who follows his every move.The crooked owners of the gambling house try to cheat the two of their winnings. Chien Lung, still unrecognized, Ngo and the young man are bought before the local magistrate. Confusion follows as the young ‘man’ turns out to be a lady, and Liu Yung arrives with the Court retinue just in time to save the situation.All ends well as to Lord Ngo’s secret delight, the last laugh is on Liu Yung.Date | 1979 |
Language | Mandarin |
Duration | 100.26 |
Screenplay | Li Han-hsiang |
Cast | Li Kun, Hui Ying-hung, Liu Yung, Pan Ping-chang |
Genre | Comedy |
Material Type | Video |
Collection | Shaw Brothers´ Movies |
Source | Trailer video supplied by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Repository | Celestial Pictures Limited |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Celestial Pictures Limited |
Accession No. | 179033 |
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