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Romance of the Western Chamber

192759mHou Yao

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Based on the classic Chinese play Romance of the Western Chamber, Way Down West follows the love story between a poor scholar and wealthy woman. Unable to marry due to their social status, this changes when a bandit attacks the monastery they are staying at demanding the woman's hand. Desperate, her mother promises her hand to whomever manages to defeat the bandit.

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What is Romance of the Western Chamber (1927) about?

Based on the classic Chinese play Romance of the Western Chamber, Way Down West follows the love story between a poor scholar and wealthy woman. Unable to marry due to their social status, this changes when a bandit attacks the monastery they are staying at demanding the woman's hand. Desperate, her mother promises her hand to whomever manages to defeat the bandit.

Who stars in Romance of the Western Chamber?

Romance of the Western Chamber stars Cho-cho Lam (Cui Yingying), Li Dandan (Hongniang), Ge Lijiang, Li Huamin, Huang Shaofen. The film was directed by Hou Yao.

How long is Romance of the Western Chamber?

Romance of the Western Chamber has a runtime of 59 min and premiered in 1927.

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