The Doctor and the Prima Donna (1960)
1h 42m
Running Time
November 17, 1960Release Date

The Doctor and the Prima Donna (1960)
1h 42m
Running Time
November 17, 1960Release Date
Plot.
Famous dancer and film actress Fong Nan (Mao Mei) desires both a career and a family after marrying an eminent doctor (Guan Shan), who, however, wants her to be a stay-at-home wife. They are on the brink of divorce when he finds out she secretly rehearses for her dance and movie…Taking inspirations from Hollywood musical films, the movie is beautifully directed and meticulously produced by Yuen Yang-an and his Sun Sun Film Enterprises. While most films at the time usually depict how grassroots people rise above adversity, this one tells the story of a famed actress who thrives for success and never gives up on her artistic ambition. This reflects that women's liberation and employment was a dominating theme in left-wing movies. The finale was shot in Eastman colour negative film, which was rare before mid-60s given the limited technical resources in Hong Kong film industry, and thus a valuable record in the city's cinematic history.
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Cast & Crew.

Christine Mao Mei
Fang Lan

Guan Shan
Doctor Zhang Zhongxian

Fung Lam
Dance Teacher Ye Ailian

Li Tse-Yu

Fung Keung

Wen Yi-Min

Pai Ti

Weng Wu

Tang Long

Huang Fang

Leung Hung

George Shen
Production Manager

Jiang Xi-Wei
Cinematography

Cao Nianlong
Sets & Props Artist

Hong Zheng-Qing
Recording Supervision

Zhuang Wenlang
Editor

Yu Lin
Music

Yu Mushun
Screenplay

Yuen Yang-an
Director

Sun Yansheng
Costumer

Wu Jing-Ping
Co-Director

Chiu Shung

Yue Lun

Li Shu-Tang
Media.

Details.
Release DateNovember 17, 1960
Original Name名醫與紅伶
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 42m
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
working woman
women empowerment