Known For
Writing
Born
Jan 25, 1889
Died
Jul 16, 1935
Place of Birth
Shanghai, China
Credits
22 titles
Zheng Zhengqiu
Biography
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
Peach Blossom Lake
Director
The Classic for Girls
Director
Twin Sisters
Director
The Flower of Freedom
Director
The Shadow of Red Tears
Writer
Burning of the Red Lotus Monastery
Writer
Ashes of the Lotus
Writer
A Married Couple in Name Only
Writer
A Beauty of 16
Director
Imperial Concubine Yang of Beijing
Writer
Reciprocity
Writer
Xiao Qing Ren
Director
The Last Conscience
Writer
My Dear Brother
Writer
The Poor Children
The Death of Yuli
Writer
Love and Vanity
An Orphan Rescues His Grandpa
Writer
Romance of a Fruit Peddler
Doctor Zhu
The King of Comedy Visits Shanghai
Wedding Festivities
Director
Bride Meets Ghost
Writer