
Zheng Zhengqiu
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- January 25, 1889
- Died
- July 16, 1935 (aged 46)
- Birthplace
- Shanghai, China
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
Movie · Writer

Twin Sisters
Movie · Novel, Screenplay

The Classic for Girls
Movie · Screenplay

The Flower of Freedom
Movie · Writer

The Shadow of Red Tears
Movie · Writer

Burning of the Red Lotus Monastery
Movie · Writer
Ashes of the Lotus
Movie · Writer

A Married Couple in Name Only
Movie · Writer
Imperial Concubine Yang of Beijing
Movie · Writer
Reciprocity
Movie · Writer
A Beauty of 16
Movie · Writer

Xiao Qing Ren
Movie · Writer

The Last Conscience
Movie · Writer
The Death of Yuli
Movie · Writer
The Poor Children
Movie · Writer

My Dear Brother
Movie · Writer

An Orphan Rescues His Grandpa
Movie · Writer

The King of Comedy Visits Shanghai
Movie · Writer

Romance of a Fruit Peddler
Movie · Writer

Bride Meets Ghost
Movie · Writer

Wedding Festivities
Movie · Writer