The Teng Chun

Directing

The Teng Chun

Born — Died

1902-06-18 — 1977-02-25

Place of birth

Batavia, Dutch East Indies [now Jakarta, Indonesia]

Known for

Directing

Credits

40 titles

Born in Jakarta, Died in Jakarta. Education : Chinese Hew Kwan, Jakarta; Middle School in America; Screenwriting Course, Palmer Theater Play, America. When they were studying in America in the early 1920s, Teng Chun and his schoolmate Fred Young were already interested in films. Often play in the studio and together learn to write scenarios. In 1925-1930 Teng Chun was in Shanghai to vote for films made in that country which his father would import to Indonesia. In Shanghai, he also had the opportunity to try out making films. Among his works are: "Whell of Desteny", a silent film. When he returned to Indonesia in 1930, he founded the film company "Cino Motion Picture", without the support of…

Known for

Srigala Item poster
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Mardjoeki goes missing after his wealth is taken by his brother, Djoekri. His son, Mochtar, is left behind and is treated like a slave by Djoekri. Later, The Black Jackal, a man in a mask, thwarts Djeokri's cruelty. In a chase scene between Djoekri and The Black Jackal, it turns out that Mardjoeki is still alive, and he is the man behind the mask all this time.

Srigala Item

1941

Kartinah poster
NR

Titi loses her mind after her beloved child passed away. His husband, Suria is in love with Kartinah, the nurse. But he does not want to have two wives.

Kartinah

1940

No artwork available
NR

Mrs Roti treats her first daughter Hian Nio badly. On the other hand, she treats her other daughters, as her favorites. Hian Nio has a boyfriend, Kian Bie, who works for Bian Hong. But since Bian Hong, a widower, has feelings for Hian Nio, he fires Kian Bie in order to achieve his desire. Married to a man of wealth like Bian Hong does not make Han Nio happy, so she decides to run away while leaving her child, Gin Nio, behind. This child becomes the reason why she returns, but not long after that, she dies.

Sorga Palsoe

1940

No artwork available
NR

Two brothers, Jaya and I Pageh, are commoners who love Gusti Ayu Pandansari, the daughter of the King of Tabanan Bali. Since young, Pandansari was close to Jaya and Pageh, and romance grows in a triangular relationship. The only constraint is the social hierarchy or caste. Although Pandasari prefers Jaya, she finally marries Pageh instead, since she is led to believe that Jaya has died in exile.

Noesa Penida

1941

No artwork available
NR

Johan Bessey is a tycoon with two daughters, Emma and Diana. Matula (the ugly face), wants to court Emma, so he makes a pact with the shaman to make him look good in return for his soul. He almost loses his soul but Johan Bessey’s magic bamboo spear prevents this. Matula returns to his original ugly look, and his body emanates a rancid odour.

Matula

1941

Tjiandjoer poster
NR

The siblings, Kim Djin and Kim Tjiang’s characters are as different as between the earth and the sky. The older of the two is lazy and spoiled by his father. On the contrary, the father, Tan Koan Liong, underestimates the hardworking and honest, Kim Tjiang. His father even throws Kim Tjiang out of the house believing in Kim Djin's slanderous gossip. But in the end, Koan Liong realizes his mistakes.

Tjiandjoer

1938

Behind the camera

Srigala Item poster
NR

Mardjoeki goes missing after his wealth is taken by his brother, Djoekri. His son, Mochtar, is left behind and is treated like a slave by Djoekri. Later, The Black Jackal, a man in a mask, thwarts Djeokri's cruelty. In a chase scene between Djoekri and The Black Jackal, it turns out that Mardjoeki is still alive, and he is the man behind the mask all this time.

Srigala Item

1941

Kartinah poster
NR

Titi loses her mind after her beloved child passed away. His husband, Suria is in love with Kartinah, the nurse. But he does not want to have two wives.

Kartinah

1940

No artwork available
NR

Mrs Roti treats her first daughter Hian Nio badly. On the other hand, she treats her other daughters, as her favorites. Hian Nio has a boyfriend, Kian Bie, who works for Bian Hong. But since Bian Hong, a widower, has feelings for Hian Nio, he fires Kian Bie in order to achieve his desire. Married to a man of wealth like Bian Hong does not make Han Nio happy, so she decides to run away while leaving her child, Gin Nio, behind. This child becomes the reason why she returns, but not long after that, she dies.

Sorga Palsoe

1940

No artwork available
NR

Two brothers, Jaya and I Pageh, are commoners who love Gusti Ayu Pandansari, the daughter of the King of Tabanan Bali. Since young, Pandansari was close to Jaya and Pageh, and romance grows in a triangular relationship. The only constraint is the social hierarchy or caste. Although Pandasari prefers Jaya, she finally marries Pageh instead, since she is led to believe that Jaya has died in exile.

Noesa Penida

1941

No artwork available
NR

Johan Bessey is a tycoon with two daughters, Emma and Diana. Matula (the ugly face), wants to court Emma, so he makes a pact with the shaman to make him look good in return for his soul. He almost loses his soul but Johan Bessey’s magic bamboo spear prevents this. Matula returns to his original ugly look, and his body emanates a rancid odour.

Matula

1941

Tjiandjoer poster
NR

The siblings, Kim Djin and Kim Tjiang’s characters are as different as between the earth and the sky. The older of the two is lazy and spoiled by his father. On the contrary, the father, Tan Koan Liong, underestimates the hardworking and honest, Kim Tjiang. His father even throws Kim Tjiang out of the house believing in Kim Djin's slanderous gossip. But in the end, Koan Liong realizes his mistakes.

Tjiandjoer

1938

Tjiandjoer poster
NR

The siblings, Kim Djin and Kim Tjiang’s characters are as different as between the earth and the sky. The older of the two is lazy and spoiled by his father. On the contrary, the father, Tan Koan Liong, underestimates the hardworking and honest, Kim Tjiang. His father even throws Kim Tjiang out of the house believing in Kim Djin's slanderous gossip. But in the end, Koan Liong realizes his mistakes.

Tjiandjoer

1938

Si Gomar poster
NR

After a pirate attack, a family is separated. Soebardja is with his father while Mariani stays with the mother. Due to their long separation and different foster parents, Mariani and Soebardja almost get married to each other. But Ismail, their cousin, is the one who prevents the mistake from happening.

Si Gomar

1941

Tengkorak Hidoep poster
NR

Raden Darmadji and his friends visit Mustika Island to search for Raden's brother, who disappeared there ten years ago without a trace. The island is also the location where an ancient warrior named Maha Daru was buried 2000 years ago... only Maha Daru is still very much alive. Said to be strongly influenced by the Dracula films, this was censored in its home country multiple times yet became a box office hit nonetheless. It's also considered the very first Indonesian horror film.

Tengkorak Hidoep

1941

Oh Mother poster
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After his wife past away, Tjoa Kim Liong remarries and her daughter Loan has to live with her new step mother. Meanwhile Kim Liong is much more into gambling than taking care of his family. He delegates his business to Kian Hwat. But due to Kian Hwats dishonesty, Kim Liongs wealth falls into his lap. Later on, all of his wealth are restored thanks to the help of Goan Hin, Loans fiancé.

Oh Mother

1938

Oh Mother poster
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After his wife past away, Tjoa Kim Liong remarries and her daughter Loan has to live with her new step mother. Meanwhile Kim Liong is much more into gambling than taking care of his family. He delegates his business to Kian Hwat. But due to Kian Hwats dishonesty, Kim Liongs wealth falls into his lap. Later on, all of his wealth are restored thanks to the help of Goan Hin, Loans fiancé.

Oh Mother

1938

Elang Darat poster
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Elang Darat, who leads a gang of robbers continuously harasses the village of Kresek. To overcome the security threat, the head of the village calls for assistance from a detective, R. Parlan. During a raid, Parlan is injured, and is nursed by Rukmini, the village head’s daughter. Their closeness prompts jealousy in Gunawi, the adopted son of the village-head. Later, it is revealed that Gunawi is the son of R. Bardan, Parlan’s father. Parlan then must face Gunawi because he is actually the one that people call Elang Darat.

Elang Darat

1941

Alang-alang poster
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Travelling through his coconut plantation, Suhiyat, the prodigal son of a wealthy man, runs into Suyati who is being harassed by Rainan. When he helps Surati, he also inflames the jealousy of Rasmina, the widow, who is attracted to him, even though she is courted by Karta. Heartbroken, she gets Rainan to abduct Surati. But she escapes inside the woods and manages to befriend the animals. These animals are the ones who save her when Rainan's men raid the woods to take her back. Finally Suhiyat rescues Suyati. Rasmina regrets her evil deeds and returns to her former husband, Karta.

Alang-alang

1939

Alang-alang poster
NR

Travelling through his coconut plantation, Suhiyat, the prodigal son of a wealthy man, runs into Suyati who is being harassed by Rainan. When he helps Surati, he also inflames the jealousy of Rasmina, the widow, who is attracted to him, even though she is courted by Karta. Heartbroken, she gets Rainan to abduct Surati. But she escapes inside the woods and manages to befriend the animals. These animals are the ones who save her when Rainan's men raid the woods to take her back. Finally Suhiyat rescues Suyati. Rasmina regrets her evil deeds and returns to her former husband, Karta.

Alang-alang

1939

No artwork available
NR

Achmadi is separated from his group during a trip to an island and is captured. Later, it turns out the Achmadi had once saved Bidasari, the daughter of a warlord who is holding him hostage. Then love grows between Achmadi and Bidasari. Unfortunately, Bidasari is already engaged to Perbada. Perbada's men capture Bidasari and her father but Achmadi succeeds in rescuing them.

Poetri Rimba

1941

Aceh's Knife poster
NR

Bintara is a pirate captain who sails the Malaka strait. He robs ships and murders their crews. Two children survive one of the attacks. They are Rusna and Daud. 15 years later the two become teenagers and live in the woods. There they meet the courageous Panglima Ali. At that time, Bintara is still conducting his evil deeds. But his life is ended by Panglima Ali’s blade.

Aceh's Knife

1940

Aceh's Knife poster
NR

Bintara is a pirate captain who sails the Malaka strait. He robs ships and murders their crews. Two children survive one of the attacks. They are Rusna and Daud. 15 years later the two become teenagers and live in the woods. There they meet the courageous Panglima Ali. At that time, Bintara is still conducting his evil deeds. But his life is ended by Panglima Ali’s blade.

Aceh's Knife

1940

Dasima poster
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Winata’s preoccupation with his business causes a lot of conflict with his wife, Dasima. Eventually they end their marriage. Then Dasima becomes Samiun’s wife, who only wants Dasima’s wealth. When Samiun’s behavior gets worse, Dasima asks for a divorce. She demands for her jewelry, all of which are already gambled away by Samiun, be returned. Samiun makes a deal with Bang Puasa to get rid of Dasima. When she is cornered by Samiun and Puasa, she jumps off a bridge and dies. Later, the police arrest Samiun and Puasa.

Dasima

1940

Ratna Moetoe Manikam poster
NR

Three sisters live above the cloud, Ratna, Laila, and Kumala. Ratna and Kumala are in dispute after they fall in love with the same man, Sultan Darsyah Alam. Kumala is turned down by Darsyah and in anger, she orders the destruction of his kingdom. Laila overhears this scheme and informs Ratna about it. Ratna then asks Bathara Guru for advice and is told that this is a trial for Darsyah who is destined to be together with her. Darsyah owns a powerful ring that is also named Ratna hence this disaster can be averted.

Ratna Moetoe Manikam

1941

Sea Lion poster
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Robin is exiled from society after he is accused of murdering a man named Ibrahim in a fight. Twenty years later Ibrahim's son, Mahmud, begins a search for his father's killer. He soon reaches the island of Sampojo, where he finds Robin. The exile has taken up piracy and now uses the name "Singa Laoet" (The Sea Lion). After one of Robin's men, Hasan, kidnaps a girl whom he loves, Mahmud tracks the kidnapper down and fights him to the death. It is later revealed that Hasan, not Robin, was the one who killed Ibrahim

Sea Lion

1941

No artwork available
NR

An Indonesian drama movie directed by The Teng Chun and Roostijati

Puddle of Tears

1955

Melati Van Agam poster
NR

Norma is a girl who sacrifices her personal happiness out of respect to her parents. Her lover, a poor young man named Idrus must let go of Norma when she marries a young wealthy man. Norma and ldrus are finally reunited inside the grave.

Melati Van Agam

1940

No artwork available
NR

The white snake demon transforms into a beautiful woman when she is attracted to a man named Khouw Han Boen. The two marry. Later, Han Boen finds out that his now-pregnant wife is the white snake demon in disguise.

Two White Snake Ghosts

1934

No artwork available
NR

The white snake demon transforms into a beautiful woman when she is attracted to a man named Khouw Han Boen. The two marry. Later, Han Boen finds out that his now-pregnant wife is the white snake demon in disguise.

Two White Snake Ghosts

1934

Roesia si Pengkor poster
NR

Haji Saleh is going on a pilgrimage to the sacred mountain. Meanwhile, his wife and daughter, Suti, stay behind in Tangerang. As the beauty of the village, Suti attracts a lot of young men. But Saari is the one who she is interested in. Yet, Saari faces competition from Usin. In the end, Saari emerges victorious. Later, it is revealed that the one who has been keeping Suti out of danger is none other than Pengkor, who is her own father Haji Saleh.

Roesia si Pengkor

1939

Roesia si Pengkor poster
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Haji Saleh is going on a pilgrimage to the sacred mountain. Meanwhile, his wife and daughter, Suti, stay behind in Tangerang. As the beauty of the village, Suti attracts a lot of young men. But Saari is the one who she is interested in. Yet, Saari faces competition from Usin. In the end, Saari emerges victorious. Later, it is revealed that the one who has been keeping Suti out of danger is none other than Pengkor, who is her own father Haji Saleh.

Roesia si Pengkor

1939

Son of White Snake Ghost poster
NR

The child feels as if he lives in a dream. He does not know who his human father is as his mother is the white snake ghost. He is often verbally and physically abused. In desperation, he runs away to seek his mother at the place where she is repenting. In his escape, he gets lost in the forest and falls into the hands of a giant monkey.

Son of White Snake Ghost

1936

Son of White Snake Ghost poster
NR

The child feels as if he lives in a dream. He does not know who his human father is as his mother is the white snake ghost. He is often verbally and physically abused. In desperation, he runs away to seek his mother at the place where she is repenting. In his escape, he gets lost in the forest and falls into the hands of a giant monkey.

Son of White Snake Ghost

1936

Tie Pat Kai Kawin poster
NR

The pig demon Tie Pat Kai marries a human woman. When her father drives him out, Tie kidnaps his wife and escapes. He is hunted down by two monks.

Tie Pat Kai Kawin

1935

Tie Pat Kai Kawin poster
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The pig demon Tie Pat Kai marries a human woman. When her father drives him out, Tie kidnaps his wife and escapes. He is hunted down by two monks.

Tie Pat Kai Kawin

1935

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NR

No synopsis available yet.

Delapan Djago Pedang

1933

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NR

No synopsis available yet.

Delapan Djago Pedang

1933

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Delapan Djago Pedang

1933

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Han Nio is in love with Oey Koen Beng. But her money-hungry mother pairs her off with a young wealthy man, Lim Goan Tek, to finance her gambling debt. Han Nio and Goan Tek's marriage is not a happy one, despite having a daughter, Lin Nio. Han Nio is even kicked out after Goan Tek loses his money even though it is actually Eng Swan, Han Nio's brother, who commits the theft. Koen Beng's meets Han Nio again after he tries to help Lin Nio. But Han Nio is already ill, and soon dies. Koen Beng takes revenge for his lover's death by paying Goan Tek a visit. But Eng Swan, who also wants to take revenge for Han Nio's death, gets there first and kills Goan Tek.

Gadis jang Terdjoeal

1937

No artwork available
NR

Han Nio is in love with Oey Koen Beng. But her money-hungry mother pairs her off with a young wealthy man, Lim Goan Tek, to finance her gambling debt. Han Nio and Goan Tek's marriage is not a happy one, despite having a daughter, Lin Nio. Han Nio is even kicked out after Goan Tek loses his money even though it is actually Eng Swan, Han Nio's brother, who commits the theft. Koen Beng's meets Han Nio again after he tries to help Lin Nio. But Han Nio is already ill, and soon dies. Koen Beng takes revenge for his lover's death by paying Goan Tek a visit. But Eng Swan, who also wants to take revenge for Han Nio's death, gets there first and kills Goan Tek.

Gadis jang Terdjoeal

1937

Boenga Roos dari Tjikembang poster
NR

Oh Ay Cheng, who works on a plantation, has to turn away Marsiti, his faithful lover, for the sake of following his father’s command that he marries Gwat Nio, the daughter of his plantation boss. Marsiti herself persuades Ay Cheng to obey his father. Marsiti then leaves and passes away. Gwat Nio’s father reveals his secret; that Marsiti is his mistress's daughter. From Ay Cheng and Gwat Nio's marriage, Hoey Eng or Lily is born. She grows into a beautiful girl. She is engaged to Sim Bian Koen, the son of Tjikembang's plantation owner.

Boenga Roos dari Tjikembang

1931

Boenga Roos dari Tjikembang poster
NR

Oh Ay Cheng, who works on a plantation, has to turn away Marsiti, his faithful lover, for the sake of following his father’s command that he marries Gwat Nio, the daughter of his plantation boss. Marsiti herself persuades Ay Cheng to obey his father. Marsiti then leaves and passes away. Gwat Nio’s father reveals his secret; that Marsiti is his mistress's daughter. From Ay Cheng and Gwat Nio's marriage, Hoey Eng or Lily is born. She grows into a beautiful girl. She is engaged to Sim Bian Koen, the son of Tjikembang's plantation owner.

Boenga Roos dari Tjikembang

1931

Pembakaran Bio "Hong Lian Sie" poster
NR

The burning of the Hong Lian Sie temple triggers a big fight between the Kuen Luen Pai clan and Oen Kung Pa clan. The temple is filled with secret weapons and led by evildoers who are fond of abusing the weak. The story is a classic battle of good versus evil.

Pembakaran Bio "Hong Lian Sie"

1936

Pembakaran Bio "Hong Lian Sie" poster
NR

The burning of the Hong Lian Sie temple triggers a big fight between the Kuen Luen Pai clan and Oen Kung Pa clan. The temple is filled with secret weapons and led by evildoers who are fond of abusing the weak. The story is a classic battle of good versus evil.

Pembakaran Bio "Hong Lian Sie"

1936

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NR

No synopsis available yet.

Delapan Wanita Tjantik

1933