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Chinese actress and opera singer (1895–1983)
Sam-Ku To
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Born 1895 (1895 ) Died 1983 (aged 87–88) Other names To Sam Ku, To Sam-Ku, To Sam Gu, To Ying, Tao Sangu, Tao San-Gu, Tiu Saam Goo Occupation Actress Years active 1936–1978
Sam-Ku To (
Chinese : 陶三姑 ) (1895–1983) is a former Chinese actress and
Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong. To is credited with over 440 films.
Early life
In 1895, To was born.
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Career
To started her career as a Cantonese opera singer. In 1936, To crossed over as an actress in Hong Kong films. To appeared in A Fisherman's Girl, a 1936 Drama film directed by Wen Yi-Min. To is known for her role as a greety mother, brothel madam, or landlady. To appeared as a landlady in films such as The Corn in Ripe for Plucking (1948), Four Phoenixes Take Flight (1948), Hanging on Together (1949), A Devoted Soul (Part 1 and Part 2) (1949), and Blood, Rouge and Tears (1950). To's last film was Dog Bites Dog Bone, a 1978 Drama film directed by Michael Lai Siu-Tin and Nancy Sit Ka-Yin. To is credited with over 440 films.
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Filmography
Films
This is a partial list of films.
1936 A Fisherman's Girl
1937 The Light of Women
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1940 The Red Scarf
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1947 The Evil Mind – Tung Sam-Ku.
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1948 The Corn in Ripe for Plucking – Landlady
1948 Four Phoenixes Take Flight – Landlady
1949 Hanging on Together – Landlady
1949 A Devoted Soul (Part 1 and Part 2) – Landlady
1950 Blood, Rouge and Tears – Landlady
1952 Sweet Girl and Good Car (aka Beautiful Woman, Beautiful Car)
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1953 In the Face of Demolition
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1955 Sing Her a Love Song
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1956 Madam Mei – Brothel madam.
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1960 The Eagle Knight and the Crimson Girl – Madam Chiu.
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1962 The Adventure of a Stage-fan (aka The Venture of an Opera Fan) – Landlady
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1964 Pigeon Cage (aka The Apartment of 14 Families) – Landlady.
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1978 Dog Bites Dog Bone
Personal life
On March 13, 1983, To died.
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References
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"Press Release – HK Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" to feature invincible landlady To Sam-ku (with photos)" . info.gov.hk . February 8, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2020 .
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"To Sam-Ku" . hkmdb.com . Retrieved December 1, 2020 .
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"Film Screenings – The Light of Women" . filmarchive.gov.hk . April 14, 2019. Retrieved December 1, 2020 .
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"The Red Scarf" . hkmdb.com . June 29, 1940. Retrieved December 1, 2020 .
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"Early Cinematic Treasures" . bcmagazine.net . December 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2020 .
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"Beautiful Woman, Beautiful Car – Morning Matinee" . mask9.com . March 1, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2020 .
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"Home affairs" . filmcritics.org . 2010. Retrieved December 1, 2020 .
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"Film Screenings – Sing Her a Love Song" . lcsd.gov.hk . September 1, 2018. Retrieved December 1, 2020 .
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"Madam Mei – Morning Matinee" . mask9.com . March 8, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2020 .
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"The Eagle Knight and the Crimson Girl – Morning Matinee" . mask9.com . March 15, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2020 .
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"The Venture of an Opera Fan – Morning Matinee" . mask9.com . March 22, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2020 .
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"Film Screenings – Pigeon Cage" . lcsd.gov.hk . March 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2020 .
^ Chearavanont, Nangaen (2013).
Film Stories: (Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canton, San Francisco.) . H.M. Ou. p. 130.
ISBN
978-9881590947 . Retrieved December 1, 2020 .
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