Bu Wancang

Bu Wancang (July 1, 1900 – December 30, 1973), also known by his English name Richard Poh, was a prolific Chinese film director and screenwriter active between the 1920s and the 1960s. He was born in Anhui.

Bu Wancang
But Wancang in 1937
Born(1900-07-01)1 July 1900
Anhui, Qing Empire
Died30 December 1973(1973-12-30) (aged 73)
British Hong Kong
Other namesRichard Poh
OccupationFilm director, screen writer
Years active1920s-1960s
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese卜萬蒼
Simplified Chinese卜万苍
In this Chinese name, the family name is Bu.

Career

Originally a member of the Shanghai cinema scene, Bu worked for several studios before becoming a major director for the Mingxing Film Company. By 1931, Bu moved to Mingxing's rival, Lianhua, where he directed such films as Love and Duty (1931) and The Peach Girl (1931) (both with actress Ruan Lingyu).

As the war with Japan intensified Bu made several films with subtle patriotic themes, most notably 1939's Mulan Joins the Army. Once Japanese control over Shanghai was complete, however, Bu was eventually forced to make several propaganda films for the occupiers, notably Eternity in 1943. After the war, he was ostracized by his colleagues for these films, causing him to move to Hong Kong in 1948 where he continued to make films until his retirement.

Filmography

As cinematographer
Year English title Chinese title Director Notes
1921The Fathead飯桶Lu ShoulianLost
Four Heroes Village四傑村Lu ShoulianLost
1924A Poor Heart人心
  • Gu Kenfu
  • Chen Shouyin
Lost
1925Couple Suspects新人的家庭Ren JinpingLost
Who's His Mother?誰是母親Gu WuweiLost
1926Hell and Heaven地獄天堂Gu WuweiLost

As director
Year English title Chinese title Notes
1926Fiancée未婚妻Lost, also writer
Resurrection良心復活Lost
Why Not Her玉潔冰清Lost
1927A Married Couple in Name Only掛名的夫妻Lost
Dream by the Lake湖邊春夢Lost
1928Ashes of the Lotus美人關Lost
A Little Detective小偵探Lost
1929Midget In-Laws矮親家Lost
Two Midgets兩矮爭風Lost
The Revenge of an Actress女伶復仇記Lost
Done with One Heart同心劫Lost, also actor
1930Two Heroes父子英雄Lost
The Sorrows of a Songstress歌女恨Lost
Love and Hatred海天情仇Lost
1931Love and Duty戀愛與義務
A Spray of Plum Blossoms一剪梅
The Peach Girl桃花泣血記Also writer
1932Conscienceless人道Lost
Another Dream of the Ancient Capital續故都春夢Lost
1933Three Modern Women三個摩登女性Lost
The Light of Maternal Instinct母性之光Also writer
1934The Golden Times黃金時代
1935Victory Song凱歌
1937A New-Comer's Way新人道
1938A Beggar Girl乞丐千金Also writer
Diao Chan貂蟬Also writer
Blood and Tears of Love情天血淚Also writer
1939Mulan Joins the Army木蘭從軍
1940Xi Shi西施
Jade Hairpin碧玉簪Also writer
Su Wu Herds Sheep蘇武牧羊
Qin Liangyu秦良玉
Autumn Rain of Xiaoxiang瀟湘秋雨Co-director
1941Xiangsi Fortress相思寨
Wild Rose野薔薇
The Family家Co-director
1942Compassion博愛Co-director
Standard Lady标准夫人
Seeing the Light Again重見光明
Under the Peonies Flowers牡丹花下Also writer
1943Two Generations of Women兩代女性
Eternity萬事流芳Co-director
Daughter of the Fisherman漁家女Also writer
1944Homeward Bound歸去來兮Also writer
Dream of the Red Chamber紅樓夢Also writer
1945Flowers of the Land大地之花Also writer
New Year Day萬戶更新Co-director
1948The Soul of China國魂
1949The Sins of Our Fathers大涼山恩仇記
1951The Affairs of Diana女人與老虎
1952Destroy!毀滅
Portrait of a Lady淑女圖Also writer
A Woman's Heart婦人心Also writer
Sweet Memories滿園春色Co-director
1953My Life化身艷影Also writer
The Seven Maidens七姊妹Also writer
The Song of Spring戀春曲
1954The 72 Martyrs of Canton碧血黃花Co-director
It Blossoms Again再春花Co-director and co-writer
1956The Fisherman's Daughter漁歌Also writer
Three Winning Smiles唐伯虎與秋香Co-director and co-writer
The Long Lane長巷
1957The Three Sisters三姊妹
Miss Evening Sweet夜來香
1958An Unforgettable Night一夜風流
The Shoeshine Boy擦鞋童
1959Stolen Love偷情記
Bean Curd Queen豆腐西施
1960Eve of the Wedding待嫁春心Also writer
Nobody's Child苦兒流浪記
My Daughter, My Daughter兩代女性Also writer
The Bedside Story同床異夢
Dreams Come True喜相逢
Swindler's Delight紅男綠女
Kiss Me Again第二吻
1961The Lost Love盲目的愛情
1962No Greater Love吳鳳
1963Lady General Red Jade梁紅玉
Lady of Lute趙五娘
1968Lilac紫丁香
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