Lian hua jiao xiang qu (1937) DVD-R

Starring Qing Jiang, Xi Mei, Fu Shen, Yanyan Chen
Directed by Fei Mu, Cai Chusheng, Mengfu He, Fu Shen, Yu Sun, Youliu Tan, Shilin Zhu, Situ Huimin
Print: Black & White / Early Sound
Runtime: 106 minutes (approx. 1 h 46 min)
Genre: Comedy
Language: Mandarin (with English subtitles)

Also known as Symphony of Lianhua, this 1937 Chinese anthology film presents eight short stories by directors from the Lianhua Film Company. Covering themes of poverty, friendship, and social patriotism—some segments foreshadowing the tensions of Japan’s looming aggression—the film blends melodrama, comedy, and realism into a showcase of Shanghai’s vibrant and socially conscious cinema. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}