Zheng Zhengqiu

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

Romance of a Fruit Peddler

Burning of the Red Lotus Monastery

A Married Couple in Name Only

Twin Sisters

Twin Sisters

The Classic for Girls

An Orphan Rescues His Grandpa

The Poor Children

滑稽大王游沪记

The Death of Yuli