The Angel
Originally released in 1939. The Angel is a music/drama film. directed by Griffin Yueh Feng.
Starring Nancy Wan-Seung Chan, Hong Bai, and Lu Luming
Synopsis
This is one of the rare gems in early Chinese musical films that still exists today. Nancy Chan plays a naïve young woman who can sing and dance. Under the arrangement of her stepfather, she becomes a star and indulges in the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world before getting married to a wealthy heir in Nanyang. Yet her husband is cruel and unfaithful, leading her to divorce and return to her parents in Shanghai. She is set for a comeback to the stage. Her young daughter suffers from a serious illness. A remake of the Bu Wanchang’s silent film The Light of Maternal Instinct (1933), this film takes cues from Hollywood musicals, resulting in an elegant and lively fusion of camera movement and musical numbers. The film also reflects the harsh reality of China in the 1930s and the pathos of popular literature by combining morals, entertainment and social commentary to show that changes in the idea of femininity is a symbol of progress.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1939
87 years ago
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Hua Cheng Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Angel about?
This is one of the rare gems in early Chinese musical films that still exists today. Nancy Chan plays a naïve young woman who can sing and dance. Under the arrangement of her stepfather, she becom...
Who directed The Angel?
The Angel was directed by Griffin Yueh Feng.
When was The Angel released?
The Angel was released on January 1, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Angel?
The main cast of The Angel includes Nancy Wan-Seung Chan, Hong Bai, Lu Luming, Yin Wang, Xinyuan Xu.