The Girl with a Thousand Faces (1959)

8.0/10 99 min Music

Overview

Gu Lingxiu's dream of becoming an actress is opposed by her grandmother. Her father Zhongqi remains ambivalent. Years ago, Zhongqi was in love with a Peking opera diva Hua Yanhong, but the lovers were separated by the matriarch. Regretful of the mistake, the matriarch discards her prejudice and allows Lingxiu to pursue her career. She also urges Zhongqi to look for Hua.

Cast

Grace Chang

Gu Lingxiu/ Hua Yanhong

Chang Yang

Zhongqi

Ou-Yang Sha-Fei

Gu Lingxiu's mother

Kao Pao-Shu

Mei Ju-Ming

Wong Chung

Chang Nai-Kuang

Yiu Kwang-Chao

Chin Shih-Ming

Chu Shao-Chuen

Chu Jung-Hsuan

Kao Hsiang

Mrs Chu

Chu Mu

Hei Ta-Shao

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