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- Lai Man-wai's experimental photo
Lai Man-wai taught himself photography and laboratory techniques. This experimental picture was an evidence of his bold and creative mind.
- Lai Man-wai was technical advisor for Yung Hwa
Lai Man-wai was technical advisor for Yung Hwa Motion Picture Industries Ltd in 1948.
- China Sun's logo
China Sun Motion Picture Company's logo.
- China Sun's building
China Sun Motion Picture Company was opened in 1923, in front of Tin Hau Temple, Causeway Bay. Lai Man-wai was the general manager; brother Lai Buk-hoi was the manager.
- Film still of Chuang Tzu Tests His Wife (1914)
Chuang Tzu Tests His Wife (1914), the first ever narrative short film made by Lai Man-wai who played the role of wife.
- Film still of Rouge (1925)
China Sun Motion Picture Company produced the first narrative feature film Rouge (1925) in Hong Kong. Written and directed by Lai Buk-hoi; starred Lai Man-wai and his wife Lam Cho-cho.
- Special mandate from Sun Yat-sen
Lai Man-wai volunteered to document Sun Yat-sen's revolution and war affairs in 1923, capturing a lot of precious images. Sun Yat-sen gave Lai Man-wai a special mandate for filming him anywhere.
- Calligraphy by Sun Yat-sen
The calligraphy by Sun Yat-sen was to praise Lai Man-wai's contribution.
- Sun Yat-sen and Soong Ching-ling
Sun Yat-sen and his wife Soong Ching-ling were attending a tribute ceremony for the troops. Picture was taken by Lai Man-wai in 1924.
- "Save the nation with film" by Gao Jianfu
"Save the nation with film" was the ideal Lai Man-wai pursued in his career. This was a gift by famous calligraphist Gao Jianfu in 1923.