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Betty Loh Ti

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Betty Loh Ti, (29 August 1937 - 27 December 1968) being titled as the 'Chinese Classic Beauty', was so famous and popular in the 60's. In the eyes of both Chinese and Westerners, she was the equivalent term of 'Chinese Classic', she was unforgetable for the generation.

About Betty Loh Ti

She started her career in the film industry in 1954 and played in 44 films until her death in 1968. During this period, she had joined 3 film production company, which were Great Wall Film Production Limited(1953-58), The Shaw Brothers (Hong Kong) Limited(1958-64), Motion Picture and General Investments Limited (1964-68). In the 44 films, she had played different roles and showed her intelligence of being a skillful actress.

The Most Unforgetable Films

The Enchanting Shadow

In 1960, when “The Enchanting Shadow” was shown in the Cannes Film Festival, the film jury was so surprised by her beauty. The exquisite charm of a willowy girl, Betty, from the Orient made them sit up to look again. The film produced by the Shaw's Brother Production is the first Mandarin film incolour to take in a major international film festival. The enthusiastic reception given by the Cannes audience to the film, and Betty was praised as 'The Most Beautiful Star of the East'.

Dream of the Red Chamber

In 1962, she played the role of Lin Daiyu in this film, it was a world-known literature written by Cao Xueqin during the Qing Dynasty, the love tradegy of the graceful girl with her cousin Jia Baoyu. Though the play was not good, her performance touched the deepest part of the audience's heart.

Love Eterne

In 1963, Betty Loh Ti became the Best Actress of Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan for her role in the legendary blockbuster "Love Eterne". This film had broken the box office record in many South East Asia country, Taipei even became 'the crazy city'. Many people saw the film over hundred times, we can say it was as lengendary as 'Gone With The Wind' in the Mandarin film world. Her performance was so excellent and irreplacable that until today, no one can play the role, Zhu Yingtai, better than her.

The Enchanting Shadow

In 1960, when “The Enchanting Shadow” was shown in the Cannes Film Festival, the film jury was so surprised by her beauty. The exquisite charm of a willowy girl, Betty, from the Orient made them sit up to look again. The film produced by the Shaw's Brother Production is the first Mandarin film incolour to take in a major international film festival. The enthusiastic reception given by the Cannes audience to the film, and Betty was praised as 'The Most Beautiful Star of the East'.

In 1963, Betty Loh Ti became the Best Actress of Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan for her role in the legendary blockbuster "Love Eterne".

Filmography

The films she played for the Great Wall Film Production Limited were as follow:

  • "The Peerless Beauty" (1953)
  • "Tales of the City" (1954)
  • "Loves of the Youngsters" (1955)
  • "Diamond Thief" (1955)
  • "The Apartment for Women" (1956)
  • "Sunrise" (1956)
  • "Three Loves" (1956)
  • "A Widow's Tears" (1956)
  • "The Song of Harmony" (1957)
  • "Suspicion" (1957)
  • "The Chivalrous Songstress" (1957)
  • "Love Affairs of a Confirmed Bachelor" (1959)

The films she played for The Shaw Brothers (Hong Kong) Limited were as follow:

  • "The Magic Touch" (1958)
  • "Love Letter Murder" (1959)
  • "The Adventures of the Thirteenth Sister" (1959)
  • "The Deformed" (1959)
  • "The Malayan Affair" (1960)
  • "Back Door" (1960)
  • "Love Thy Neighbour" (1960)
  • "The Enchanted Shadow" (1960)
  • "When the Peach Blossoms Bloom" (1960)
  • "The Rose of Summer" (1961)
  • "The Pistol" (1961)
  • "The Mix-Up" (1962)
  • "Dream of the Red Chamber" (1962)
  • "Mid-Nightmare (Part One)" (1962)
  • "Mid-Nightmare (Part Two)" (1963)
  • "Revenge of a Swordswoman" (1963)
  • "Love Eterne" (1963)
  • "My Lucky Star" (1963)
  • "The Dancing Millionairess" (1964)
  • "The Story of Sue San" (1964)
  • "Sons of the Good Earth" (1965)

The films she played for Motion Picture and General Investments Limited (MP&GI)were as follow:

  • "A Beggar's Daughter" (1965)
  • "The Longest Night" (1965)
  • "The Lucky Purse" (1966)
  • "Lady in the Moon" (1966)
  • "A Debt of Blood" (1966)
  • "The Magic Fan" (1967)
  • "Darling, Stay at Home" (1968)
  • "Travels with a Sword" (1968)
  • "Red Plum Pavilion" (1968)

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