Nelson Wong

Directing

Nelson Wong

Place of birth

San Francisco

Known for

Directing

Credits

16 titles

Born in San Francisco 1895. Died in Surabaya. Education: St John University (Junior). The eldest of these 'Wong Brothers'—besides Joshua Wong and Othniel Wong—was raised in mainland China. His father, Traveling Evangelist (Traveling Evangelist) Wong Siong Tek hoped that his sons and daughters would become Pastors, so Nelson, the eldest child, was sent to school in California. But this teenager was more interested in traveling in Hollywood, so he had an apprenticeship with D.W. Griffith and served as an assistant cameraman in the making of The Musketeers of Pig Alley. When he learned of his son's behavior in America, Wong Siong Tek followed him to America with Joshua and Othniel, to be able t…

Known for

Si Tjonat poster
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Delinquent since he was a little boy, Tjonat runs away to Batavia (Jakarta) after murdering his friend. In the city, he becomes a servant working for a Dutch family. But all he does is swindle the mistress' wealth. Then he turns into a robber and falls in love with Lie Gouw Nio. When she rejects him, Tjonat tries to kidnap her. But the attempt is stopped by the brave and handsome Thio Sing Sang.

Si Tjonat

1929

No artwork available
NR

Pitoeng is the original Batavian champion whose popularity draws from lenong folk performances. People believe that the Rawabelong champion has the ability to “disappear” because he always manages to escape the pursuit of Dutch police. He is perceived as the local version of Robin Hood: who only robs the rich to give to the poor.

Si Pitoeng

1931

No artwork available
NR

Aladin, the son of a poor widow, continues living modestly although he owns the magic lamp. The lamp is only used on special occasions, such as when the Wazir commands him to. Finally, when he is threatened, Aladin uses the magic lamp to defeat the evil Wazir and inherit the kingdom’s throne.

Aladin and the Will Lamp

1941

Koeda Sembrani poster
NR

In a story that takes place in a kingdom in the middle east. A traveler came to present a gift to the royal princess in the form of a flying horse. In the presence of the king and royal nobles, the royal crown prince tried to ride the flying horse. It flew away and never came back. The traveler was imprisoned. Apparently, the crown prince went to another kingdom and met a princess. The two of them fell in love with each other. However, the king of another kingdom kidnapped the princess he proposed to and took her flying horse. The crown prince also came to the kingdom disguised as a shaman, managed to outwit the kidnapping king and save the princess with the help of the flying horse he had captured.

Koeda Sembrani

1941

Zuster Theresia poster
NR

Due to problems, Gelder's small plantation is dwindling. So in order to support his son's education in Holland, Gelder falls into the hands of a loan shark. Tragedy strikes when his son Bob passes away. Henk, Bob’s colleague from the university, promises to help Gelder's family after Bob is gone. Henk then stays at Gelder's house and marries Daisy - Bob’s sister. But the marriage fails as Daisy seems to be too busy with attending dance invitations. Meanwhile, Flora, Henk’s niece seems to care more about Baby, - Henk and Daisy's child. Daisy feels jealous and goes to Wijnkoopbai (Pelabuhan Ratu), to commit suicide. But just when Henk is about to marry Flora, Daisy decides against her suicidal plan and returns home. With the marriage cancelled, Flora dedicates herself to the church and becomes Sister Theresia.

Zuster Theresia

1932

Indonesia Malaise poster
NR

A woman, who already has a lover, is forced to marry someone else. Tragedy then piles up when the husband has an affair, their baby dies and her former lover goes to prison. The woman falls ill due to her suffering and yearning for her former lover. When she is about to die, the lover that she has been longing for appears. This gripping moment is interrupted by jokes made by Oemar, the comedian. The woman's illness is cured when she hears actor M.S. Ferry sing keroncong songs. The film ends with a scene of Oemar courting the maid on top of a rubber tree.

Indonesia Malaise

1931

Behind the camera

Si Tjonat poster
NR

Delinquent since he was a little boy, Tjonat runs away to Batavia (Jakarta) after murdering his friend. In the city, he becomes a servant working for a Dutch family. But all he does is swindle the mistress' wealth. Then he turns into a robber and falls in love with Lie Gouw Nio. When she rejects him, Tjonat tries to kidnap her. But the attempt is stopped by the brave and handsome Thio Sing Sang.

Si Tjonat

1929

Si Tjonat poster
NR

Delinquent since he was a little boy, Tjonat runs away to Batavia (Jakarta) after murdering his friend. In the city, he becomes a servant working for a Dutch family. But all he does is swindle the mistress' wealth. Then he turns into a robber and falls in love with Lie Gouw Nio. When she rejects him, Tjonat tries to kidnap her. But the attempt is stopped by the brave and handsome Thio Sing Sang.

Si Tjonat

1929

No artwork available
NR

Pitoeng is the original Batavian champion whose popularity draws from lenong folk performances. People believe that the Rawabelong champion has the ability to “disappear” because he always manages to escape the pursuit of Dutch police. He is perceived as the local version of Robin Hood: who only robs the rich to give to the poor.

Si Pitoeng

1931

No artwork available
NR

Pitoeng is the original Batavian champion whose popularity draws from lenong folk performances. People believe that the Rawabelong champion has the ability to “disappear” because he always manages to escape the pursuit of Dutch police. He is perceived as the local version of Robin Hood: who only robs the rich to give to the poor.

Si Pitoeng

1931

No artwork available
NR

Aladin, the son of a poor widow, continues living modestly although he owns the magic lamp. The lamp is only used on special occasions, such as when the Wazir commands him to. Finally, when he is threatened, Aladin uses the magic lamp to defeat the evil Wazir and inherit the kingdom’s throne.

Aladin and the Will Lamp

1941

Koeda Sembrani poster
NR

In a story that takes place in a kingdom in the middle east. A traveler came to present a gift to the royal princess in the form of a flying horse. In the presence of the king and royal nobles, the royal crown prince tried to ride the flying horse. It flew away and never came back. The traveler was imprisoned. Apparently, the crown prince went to another kingdom and met a princess. The two of them fell in love with each other. However, the king of another kingdom kidnapped the princess he proposed to and took her flying horse. The crown prince also came to the kingdom disguised as a shaman, managed to outwit the kidnapping king and save the princess with the help of the flying horse he had captured.

Koeda Sembrani

1941

Zuster Theresia poster
NR

Due to problems, Gelder's small plantation is dwindling. So in order to support his son's education in Holland, Gelder falls into the hands of a loan shark. Tragedy strikes when his son Bob passes away. Henk, Bob’s colleague from the university, promises to help Gelder's family after Bob is gone. Henk then stays at Gelder's house and marries Daisy - Bob’s sister. But the marriage fails as Daisy seems to be too busy with attending dance invitations. Meanwhile, Flora, Henk’s niece seems to care more about Baby, - Henk and Daisy's child. Daisy feels jealous and goes to Wijnkoopbai (Pelabuhan Ratu), to commit suicide. But just when Henk is about to marry Flora, Daisy decides against her suicidal plan and returns home. With the marriage cancelled, Flora dedicates herself to the church and becomes Sister Theresia.

Zuster Theresia

1932

Indonesia Malaise poster
NR

A woman, who already has a lover, is forced to marry someone else. Tragedy then piles up when the husband has an affair, their baby dies and her former lover goes to prison. The woman falls ill due to her suffering and yearning for her former lover. When she is about to die, the lover that she has been longing for appears. This gripping moment is interrupted by jokes made by Oemar, the comedian. The woman's illness is cured when she hears actor M.S. Ferry sing keroncong songs. The film ends with a scene of Oemar courting the maid on top of a rubber tree.

Indonesia Malaise

1931

Indonesia Malaise poster
NR

A woman, who already has a lover, is forced to marry someone else. Tragedy then piles up when the husband has an affair, their baby dies and her former lover goes to prison. The woman falls ill due to her suffering and yearning for her former lover. When she is about to die, the lover that she has been longing for appears. This gripping moment is interrupted by jokes made by Oemar, the comedian. The woman's illness is cured when she hears actor M.S. Ferry sing keroncong songs. The film ends with a scene of Oemar courting the maid on top of a rubber tree.

Indonesia Malaise

1931

Rampok Preanger poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Rampok Preanger

1929

Rampok Preanger poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Rampok Preanger

1929

Lari Ka Arab poster
NR

The humorous story told by Halimoen's film production about life was difficult during the malaise, when the Dutch East Indies was hit by the economic depression that hit the whole world. The film humorously depicts the life that went awry from the main character. At home it is wrong, going out is wrong, this is wrong, so wrong. So he decided to just run away to Mecca. But with a cynical intent, that there may only be a peaceful life because it will only worship, not thinking about the economy. Originally the title was Lari Ka Mecca, because it was forbidden by the film commissie, this is because the name Mecca is a holy place for Muslims that cannot be played with. So the title was changed to Lari Ka Arab, to keep it attractive.

Lari Ka Arab

1930

Lari Ka Arab poster
NR

The humorous story told by Halimoen's film production about life was difficult during the malaise, when the Dutch East Indies was hit by the economic depression that hit the whole world. The film humorously depicts the life that went awry from the main character. At home it is wrong, going out is wrong, this is wrong, so wrong. So he decided to just run away to Mecca. But with a cynical intent, that there may only be a peaceful life because it will only worship, not thinking about the economy. Originally the title was Lari Ka Mecca, because it was forbidden by the film commissie, this is because the name Mecca is a holy place for Muslims that cannot be played with. So the title was changed to Lari Ka Arab, to keep it attractive.

Lari Ka Arab

1930

Lari Ka Arab poster
NR

The humorous story told by Halimoen's film production about life was difficult during the malaise, when the Dutch East Indies was hit by the economic depression that hit the whole world. The film humorously depicts the life that went awry from the main character. At home it is wrong, going out is wrong, this is wrong, so wrong. So he decided to just run away to Mecca. But with a cynical intent, that there may only be a peaceful life because it will only worship, not thinking about the economy. Originally the title was Lari Ka Mecca, because it was forbidden by the film commissie, this is because the name Mecca is a holy place for Muslims that cannot be played with. So the title was changed to Lari Ka Arab, to keep it attractive.

Lari Ka Arab

1930

No artwork available
NR

This film is an extra from Indonesia Malaise. Ida Schilling is a radio singer. She sings keroncong and stambul songs.

Sinjo 'Tjo' Acts in Film

1931

Lily van Java poster
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A daughter of a wealthy man was forced to marry a man even though she was already in a relationship with another man.

Lily van Java

1928