Production
Runje Shaw
Born — Died
1896-01-01 — 1975-02-17
Known for
Production
Credits
27 titles
Runje Shaw (1896–1975), also known as Shao Zuiweng (C.W. Shaw) and Shao Renjie, was a Chinese film entrepreneur, producer and director. The eldest of the Shaw brothers, in 1925 he founded Tianyi Film Company (also called Unique Film Productions) in Shanghai, which became one of the top three film production companies in pre-WWII Republic of China, and the beginning of the Shaw Brothers media empire. Under Runje's leadership, his younger brothers Runde, Runme, and Run Run established branches of Tianyi in Hong Kong and Singapore. Runje retired from filmmaking after Tianyi's Shanghai base was destroyed in 1937 during the Japanese invasion, but his younger brothers, particularly Sir Run Run, r…
Known for
NRThe first Cantonese talkie. It was produced in Shanghai (Tianyi Studio) and was based on a Cantonese opera play. DUPLICATE RECORD: See BAIJIN LONG
Baijin long
1933
A Drama film made by the Tianyi Movie Company
Life
1935
This is the third sequel of the original film
The Country Bumpkin Tours the City (Part 3)
1935
This was the inaugural film by Tianyi Movie Company aka Unique (HK).
Unworthy of Love
1935
A female Knight comes to the rescue of a woman who is about to take her own life after the announcement of a forced marriage. Most likely the first wuxia film ever released.
Swordswoman Li Feifei
1925
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Swordswoman Li Feifei
1925
Behind the camera
NRThe first Cantonese talkie. It was produced in Shanghai (Tianyi Studio) and was based on a Cantonese opera play. DUPLICATE RECORD: See BAIJIN LONG
Baijin long
1933
A Drama film made by the Tianyi Movie Company
Life
1935
A Drama film made by the Tianyi Movie Company
Life
1935
This is the third sequel of the original film
The Country Bumpkin Tours the City (Part 3)
1935
This was the inaugural film by Tianyi Movie Company aka Unique (HK).
Unworthy of Love
1935
A female Knight comes to the rescue of a woman who is about to take her own life after the announcement of a forced marriage. Most likely the first wuxia film ever released.
Swordswoman Li Feifei
1925
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Swordswoman Li Feifei
1925
This is the second part with Runje Shaw directing.
The Country Bumpkin Tours the City (Part 2)
1935
No synopsis available yet.
春宵曲
1934
A film by the Tianyi Movie Company
The Pearl Pagoda
1926
Hong Kong drama.
A Woman of Guangzhou
1936
An early comedic film by the Tianyi Movie Company
The Country Bumpkin Tours the City
1935
Hong Kong drama.
A Patriotic Woman
1936
Hong Kong war film.
The Flying General
1938
Hong Kong war film.
The Flying General
1938
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Princess Iron Fan
1927
Based on the Chinese legend.
The Butterfly Lovers (Part 2)
1935
Emperor Chin invaded smaller neighboring kingdoms. The crown prince of Yin visits Emperor Chin, who uses a 'beauty trap' to hold the crown prince as a hostage. With the help of his wife, Prince Yin escapes. He plans to assassinate Emperor Chin. Fan Yu Kei recommends King Or. In order to carry out his dangerous assignment, King Or kills his own family to relieve himself of all cares. Finally, King Or fails in his mission.
Burning of the Efang Palace
1935
A Chinese silent film released in 1926
Two Butterflies
1926
Based on the Chinese legend.
The Butterfly Lovers (Part 1)
1935
Hong Kong drama.
Compassion
1936
No synopsis available yet.
The Movie Actress
1926
An early film by Tianyi Movie Company, founded by Runme and Runde Shaw, which will later be known as the Shaw Brothers studio
Mourning of the Chaste Tree Flower
1934
Originally scheduled to release on February 4, 1935; a lawsuit resulted in its delayed release in 1937.
The Deadly Rose
1937
Originally scheduled to release on February 4, 1935; a lawsuit resulted in its delayed release in 1937.
The Deadly Rose
1937
NRNo synopsis available yet.
The White Snake
1926
No synopsis available yet.
The Flirting Scholar
1926