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A Respectable Tutor
A Respectable Tutor
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A Respectable Tutor

Original Title: 枇杷巷口故人來

1959
1h 56m
Romance
Music

Status

Released

Release

1959

Runtime

1h 56m

Storyline

The Prime Minister's daughter, Kong Yeuk-mui, is attracted by the private tutor, Chow Yuk-pui. However, the Prime Minister despises Pui's lowly background and banishes him. Kong disowns her father, hoping to marry Pui when he achieves honours in the imperial exam. Meanwhile, Mui's brother Tak-chu prepares for the exam under Pui's tutorship. Pui and Chu, take the money Mui gives them and head for the capital. Unfortunately, Pui has himself fallen ill. Considering that the examination day is approaching, he gives all the travel expenses to Chu and urges him to set off. Mui resides at Loquat Alley, longing for Pui's honourable return. One day, she comes across a beggar, when she recognises it is Pui, her heart breaks. Chu who has newly been appointed Top Scholar, arrives and tells her sister the whole story. Nevertheless, Pui's sister is chosen to be the imperial concubine. Benefiting from this bond, Pui becomes the Royal Brother and works as the court secretary and weds Mui.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 56m
May 6, 1959
Languages
Cantonese
Director
Chiang Wai-Kwong
Production
Tao Yuen Motion Picture Development Company
Tao Yuen Motion Picture Development Company
Production Countries
Hong Kong
Official Website

Top Cast

14 Cast Members

Yam Kim-Fai

Yam Kim-Fai

Chow Yuk-pui

Pak Suet-Sin

Pak Suet-Sin

Kong Yeuk-mui

Poon Yat-On

Kong Chun-hang

Lai Kam-Sing

Kong Tak-chu

Bing-Yee Yam

Shum Suet-ying

Lee Hong Kum

Chow Sik-hung

Cheung Sing-Fei

Cheung Hau-yan

Pak Fung-ying

Chun Ngan

Yiu Yee-Wan

4th brother's wife

Choi Fai-Lam

Sun Liu Hap-wai

Taoist Monk

Lau Wing-lam

Songstress

Leung Kwong

Lau Hak-Suen

Lau Hak-Suen

Cheung Hin

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