Writing
Saeroen
Place of birth
Yogyakarta, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia)
Known for
Writing
Credits
5 titles
Saeroen (Perfected Spelling: Saerun; fl. 1920s–1962) was an Indonesian journalist and screenwriter. Born in Yogyakarta, he became a journalist after a time working at a railway station. By the mid-1930s he had established the daily Pemandangan with Oene Djunaedi and was writing editorials with the pen name Kampret. When the paper was dissolved, Saeroen drifted into the film industry as a writer, making his debut with Albert Balink's Terang Boelan (1937). Much of his later life was spent working with several minor publications.
Known for
NRThe 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
10.0Rohaya (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
NRThe film followed a doctor who falls in love with his maid, as well as her failed romance with a fellow villager.
Asmara Moerni
1941
NRTwo orphans try their luck in the city. They are employed by Pak Haji's family, but is ill treated by his wife. Soon they run away. It is later discovered that both orphans are actually the Haji's nephews. When they are found, they express a wish to set up an orphanage.
Panggilan Darah
1941
Pah Wongso has come under suspicion and must clear his name.
Pah Wongso Tersangka
1941
Behind the camera
NRThe 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
10.0Rohaya (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
NRThe film followed a doctor who falls in love with his maid, as well as her failed romance with a fellow villager.
Asmara Moerni
1941
NRTwo orphans try their luck in the city. They are employed by Pak Haji's family, but is ill treated by his wife. Soon they run away. It is later discovered that both orphans are actually the Haji's nephews. When they are found, they express a wish to set up an orphanage.
Panggilan Darah
1941
Pah Wongso has come under suspicion and must clear his name.
Pah Wongso Tersangka
1941
