Romance of the Western Chamber(1927)
西厢记
Romance of the Western Chamber Synopsis
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.
Romance of the Western Chamber (1927) is a drama and romance film directed by Hou Yao, released on September 8, 1927 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Cho-cho Lam, Li Dandan, Ge Lijiang and Li Huamin. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Hou Yao
- Writers:
- Wang Shifu, Pu Shunqing
- Producers:
- Li Minwei
- Production:
- Minxin Film Company
- Status:
- Released
Romance of the Western Chamber Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cho-cho Lam
as Cui Yingying
Li Dandan
as Hongniang
- Ge Lijiang
Ge Lijiang
- Li Huamin
Li Huamin
Huang Shaofen
- Hu Chichang
Hu Chichang
Key crew
Directed by Hou Yao, written by Wang Shifu and Pu Shunqing, produced by Li Minwei.
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Romance of the Western Chamber Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 9 ratings.
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Romance of the Western Chamber – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Romance of the Western Chamber?
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The main cast of Romance of the Western Chamber (1927) includes Cho-cho Lam, Li Dandan, Ge Lijiang, Li Huamin and Huang Shaofen. The film was directed by Hou Yao. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Romance of the Western Chamber released?
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Romance of the Western Chamber was released on September 8, 1927 and runs for 59m.
Is Romance of the Western Chamber worth watching?
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Romance of the Western Chamber (1927) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.