Zheng Zhengqiu
Writing
January 25, 1889 — July 16, 1935Shanghai, China
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
Writing21
movieThe Classic for Girls
1934
Screenplay
movieTwin Sisters
1934
Novel, Screenplay
movieXiao Qing Ren
1926
Writer
movieMy Dear Brother
1924
Writer
Directing9
movieThe Classic for Girls
1934
Director
movieTwin Sisters
1934
Director
movieThe Flower of Freedom
1932
Director
movieThe Shadow of Red Tears
1931
Director
movieXiao Qing Ren
1926
Director
movieWedding Festivities
1913
Director