Roekiah

Acting

Roekiah

Born — Died

1917-12-31 — 1945-09-02

Place of birth

Bandung, West Java, Dutch East Indies

Known for

Acting

Credits

10 titles

Roekiah (b. 1917) was an Indonesian film actress and singer. As a film actress, Roekiah gained widespread attention after being paired with actor Rd. Mochtar, in Albert Balink's Terang Boelan (1937). Roekiah is also known for Fatimah (1938), Kuda Sembrani (1941), and Poesaka Terpendam (1941). Roekiah reunited with Rd. Mochtar to do Keseberang (1944), however shortly after finishing the film, Roekiah fell ill and passed away in 1945. Roekiah grew up in a family of thespians, both her parents were artists of the opera group "Poesi Indra Bangsawan". Roekiah first acted on stage at age seven. She was well-known in her teenage years acting in "Palestina Opera" in Jakarta. At 17 years old, she m…

Known for

Terang Boelan poster
10.0

Rohaya (Roekiah) must separate from her lover, Kasim (Rd Mochtar), so that she can marry her father's choice, the disreputable but rich Musa (Eddie T. Effendi). The night before the wedding, Kasim plays the song "Terang Boelan" for Rohaya, and they agree to elope. The following day, Rohaya and Kasim escape from Sawoba Island to Malacca, where Kasim begins work at a drydock and Rohaya keeps busy as a housewife. They discover that Kasim's old friend, Dullah (Kartolo), has lived in Malacca for some time.

Terang Boelan

1937

Fatima poster
NR

The people of Motaro live in prosperity. The beauty of the island, Fatima, is romantically involved with Idris, a fisherman's son. This ideal relationship is disrupted when Ali, who always boasts about his wealth, steps in. When Ali gives Fatima a ring, she forwards it to Idris instead. It is the same ring that leads the police to come to the island to capture Ali who is actually heading a gang of criminals.

Fatima

1938

Gagak Item poster
NR

Ahmad, the son of a landlord, tried to marry Rochani in various ways. He has many bouncers who like to be cruel to the people. Meanwhile, Rochani likes Yusuf, a young man who has just worked at Ahmad's parents' company. Once, Rochani's younger brother, Dahlan, was beaten by Ahmad's men. However, Dahlan survived because someone dressed and wearing a black mask came to his aid. The black masked person called himself the Black Crow. Black Crow then helped many people who were bullied by Ahmad and his men. When Ahmad was about to kidnap and force Rochani. The attempt failed because of the help of Black Crow, who was none other than Yusuf.

Gagak Item

1939

Roekihati poster
NR

Roekihati is a peasant girl who is married to Mansur, despite his father’s objection. Later, under the influence of his peers, Mansur is drawn to Aminah, a city girl. Roekihati, however, remains loyal to their vows and her kindness finally makes Mansur realize his error.

Roekihati

1940

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Ke Seberang

1944

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

Film credits

1940s · 7 titles

Roekihati poster
NR

Roekihati is a peasant girl who is married to Mansur, despite his father’s objection. Later, under the influence of his peers, Mansur is drawn to Aminah, a city girl. Roekihati, however, remains loyal to their vows and her kindness finally makes Mansur realize his error.

Roekihati

1940

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Ke Seberang

1944

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

Poesaka Terpendam poster
NR

A group of people go on a search for hidden treasure.

Poesaka Terpendam

1941

Siti Akbari poster
NR

Siti Akbari has a happy family life until her husband deserts her for another woman. But Siti Akbari remains unshakeable. Her devotion leads to her eventual fulfillment.

Siti Akbari

1940

No artwork available
NR

After Hou Yao moved to Singapore in 1940, he continued to work for the Shaw Brothers and made a handful of films, including Full Moon Over Malaya, before being murdered in 1942.

Full Moon Over Malaya

1941

Sorga Ka Toedjoe poster
NR

This is Roekiah's first film with her new partner, Djoemala, after her separation with Rd. Mochtar.

Sorga Ka Toedjoe

1940

1930s · 3 titles

Terang Boelan poster
10.0

Rohaya (Roekiah) must separate from her lover, Kasim (Rd Mochtar), so that she can marry her father's choice, the disreputable but rich Musa (Eddie T. Effendi). The night before the wedding, Kasim plays the song "Terang Boelan" for Rohaya, and they agree to elope. The following day, Rohaya and Kasim escape from Sawoba Island to Malacca, where Kasim begins work at a drydock and Rohaya keeps busy as a housewife. They discover that Kasim's old friend, Dullah (Kartolo), has lived in Malacca for some time.

Terang Boelan

1937

Fatima poster
NR

The people of Motaro live in prosperity. The beauty of the island, Fatima, is romantically involved with Idris, a fisherman's son. This ideal relationship is disrupted when Ali, who always boasts about his wealth, steps in. When Ali gives Fatima a ring, she forwards it to Idris instead. It is the same ring that leads the police to come to the island to capture Ali who is actually heading a gang of criminals.

Fatima

1938

Gagak Item poster
NR

Ahmad, the son of a landlord, tried to marry Rochani in various ways. He has many bouncers who like to be cruel to the people. Meanwhile, Rochani likes Yusuf, a young man who has just worked at Ahmad's parents' company. Once, Rochani's younger brother, Dahlan, was beaten by Ahmad's men. However, Dahlan survived because someone dressed and wearing a black mask came to his aid. The black masked person called himself the Black Crow. Black Crow then helped many people who were bullied by Ahmad and his men. When Ahmad was about to kidnap and force Rochani. The attempt failed because of the help of Black Crow, who was none other than Yusuf.

Gagak Item

1939