Doe Ching (1915 – 16 May 1969) was a Chinese film director and screenwriter who worked in the cinema of Hong Kong.

Doe Ching
Chinese: 陶秦
Born1915
Zhejiang province, China
Died16 May 1969(1969-05-16) (aged 53–54)
Other namesDoe Chin
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter
Years active1944–1969

Biography

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In 1915, Doe was born in Zhejiang province, China.[1] Doe directed over 51 films between 1952 and 1969. His 1967 film The Blue and the Black was ranked 91st in the 100 Greatest Chinese-Language Films by the Golden Horse Film Festival in January 2011.[2]

On 16 May 1969, Doe died of stomach cancer in Hong Kong. He was 54 years old.[3][4]

Filmography

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Film

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  • 1950 The Flower Street - Writer.[5]
  • 1952 Father Marries Again - Director and writer.[6]
  • 1952 Tomorrow - Director and writer.[7]
  • 1952 A Respectable Family - Director and writer.[8]
  • 1953 Aren't the Kids Lovely - Director.[9]
  • 1953 The Third Life - Director and writer.[10]
  • 1953 Rainbow Rhythms - Assistant director.[11]
  • 1954 Temptation - Director and writer.[12]
  • 1958 Beware of Pickpockets - Director and writer.[13]
  • 1961 Love Without End
  • 1964 Between Tears and Smiles
  • 1964 The Dancing Millionairess - Director
  • 1967 The Blue and the Black
  • 1967 Song of Tomorrow - Director, screenwriter.[14]
  • 1970 A Cause to Kill - Writer.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Doe Ching". hkmdb.com. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Horse announces greatest Chinese films". filmbiz. Archived from the original on 14 March 2011. Retrieved 6 November 2011.
  3. ^ "Doe Ching". hkmdb.com. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  4. ^ Gendron, Yves. "Doe Chin". hkcinemagic.com. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  5. ^ "The Flower Street (1950)". hkcinemagic.com. 1950. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  6. ^ "Father Marries Again (1952)". hkmdb.com. 1 January 1952. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  7. ^ "Tomorrow (1952)". hkmdb.com. 1952. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  8. ^ "A Respectable Family (1952)". hkmdb.com. 26 March 1952. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  9. ^ "Aren't the Kids Lovely (1953)". hkmdb.com. 1 January 1953. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  10. ^ "The Third Life (1953)". hkmdb.com. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  11. ^ "Rainbow Rhythms (1953)". hkmdb.com. 18 November 1953. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  12. ^ "Temptation (1958)". hkmdb.com. 1958. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  13. ^ "Beware of Pickpocket (1958)". hkmdb.com. 17 April 1958. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  14. ^ "Song of Tomorrow". hkmdb.com. 12 October 1967. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  15. ^ "A Cause to Kill (1970)". hkmdb.com. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
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