The First Beauty in the Republic of China —— A Brief Introduction to the Movie The Butterfly Queen

The First Beauty in the Republic of China —— A Brief Introduction to the Movie The Butterfly Queen

Hu Die (1908- 1989), formerly known as Hu Ruihua, was born in Guangdong. She was a very popular movie star in 1930s, known as "the first beauty in the Republic of China", and the first officially elected winner in China. Her life path is full of twists and turns and brilliant legends.

Emotionally, I experienced the ups and downs of childhood and adolescence, and the first love storm triggered by public opinion in my girlhood unexpectedly suffered great social pressure to dance with Zhang Xueliang on the night of the fall of Northeast China. She fought bravely against the gangster Du and became good friends. Then during the Anti-Japanese War, she was "occupied" by Dai Li for nearly three years, which was her "unspeakable regret in life" ...

In terms of artistic attainments, Sister Flowers, starring her, reached the peak of her acting. This film once broke the record of the highest attendance of domestic films in China. Hu Die starred in more than 100 movies in his life. She has played many roles, such as mother-in-law, loving mother, female teacher, actress, prostitute, rich woman, working woman, factory worker and so on.

Her temperament is rich and luxurious, elegant and refined, and her performance is gentle and elegant. She has been selected as the "movie queen" by the audience many times.

Hu Die crossed the era of silent film and talking film, and became one of the best film actors in China in 1930s. 1960 At the 7th Asian Film Festival held in Japan, her Back Door won the Golden Spike Award for Best Film and Hu Die also won the Best Actress Award. Fifty-two-year-old Hu Die jumped to the throne of "Best Actress in Asia".

Hu Die, aged 8/kloc-0, died peacefully in Vancouver. Her last words were: "Hu Die will fly away. 」

Hu Die is docile, studious, conscientious, modest and prudent, so his popularity is excellent, and he is highly valued and cultivated by his predecessors in the film industry.

Hu Die recalled: "A person's success has both subjective and objective factors. If I learn a language faster, listen to the director's instructions more, and at the same time pay attention to the cooperation with others, and worship others as teachers, then everyone is willing to help me and naturally benefit a lot. Some people say that I am a red star because I am beautiful. In fact, talent is one aspect, and whether you can play your strengths is a more important aspect. 」

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The title of "Shadow Queen" is not a hollow name.

1933, in order to expand sales, a newspaper named Movie Star launched the "Movie Queen" selection campaign, and announced the votes of the candidate movie stars every day.

The selection campaign received enthusiastic support from countless fans and lasted for several months. In the end, Hu Die was elected as the first best actress in China with 2 1334 votes.

After the ballot was announced, it was originally planned to hold a grand coronation ceremony for the movie queen alone. Because Hu Die himself made many modest remarks, he had to combine the coronation ceremony with the "te amo Conference on Saving the Nation and Entertainment by Aviation". It can also be seen that Hu Die is introverted and modest.

"Saving the country by aviation" is naturally more aboveboard and meaningful than "coronation of the movie queen". With such a title, celebrities such as yang hu and Pan Gongzhan were crowned at the awards ball, as well as business leaders such as Du Fu, whose specifications are not inferior to any beauty pageant in later generations. On the certificate awarded to Hu Die, there is a speech of acceptance written side by side, including the words "My wife's name is immortal, the world is the best, and the world is famous"

The press conference was held at 2: 00pm on March 28th at Hu Da Ballroom on Jing 'an Temple Road. Because it is related to "saving the country", the manager of "Greater Shanghai" lends the venue and provides refreshments for free. At that time, the banner of "Celebrating the election of Ms. Hu Die as the film queen and saving the country by aviation" will be hung at the entrance of the venue, and the venue will be filled with more than 200 flower baskets, large and small, donated by all sectors of society. Less than two o'clock, the traffic outside the door was heavy, and the people inside the door were like a flood. So the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology sent a number of police officers to maintain order at the entrance of the venue, and fire engines were dispatched at the fire conference to prevent accidents.

Hu Die didn't arrive at the meeting until five o'clock because he claimed that he was not feeling well. From this, we can further see Hu Die's introverted and modest side.

When the newly born winner finally appeared on the stage, a figure of * * * immediately appeared at the meeting. After several celebrities delivered congratulatory messages, Hu Die was awarded the "Certificate of Being a Film-winner" on the spot.

At that time, some politicians in the society were blasted to be eager for this charming film emperor. For these people, Hu Die can't afford to offend, and naturally some social entertainment is indispensable.

Hu Die's dealing with these politicians in social situations is just a whim. But this yang hu is different. Yang hu was the Shanghai garrison commander at that time, and his wife, Lin Zhiming, was Hu Die's primary school classmate and her first best friend. When it comes to feelings, the relationship between them is better than that between her and Xu. This time, Hu Die was lucky enough to be the queen of this film. Of course she wants to invite her former sisters to get together.

Ruihua, you are really something. Now you are the movie queen of China. Among our classmates, you are the most promising. "Lin Zhiming took Hu Die's hand and said excitedly." Compared with you, the commander's wife, I am far behind. "Hu Die said half-truths.

"If you need any help in Shanghai, please let me know." Lin Zhiming's words revealed the pride of being rich and proud.

1933 was a bumper harvest year in Hu Die. Hu Die's modern film industry really began with the election of "Best Actress".

In this year, British commercial China Soap Company also launched a "Lux Soap Movie Star Competition", and as a result, Hu Die ranked first again.

The following year, in the "1934 China Film Queen Campaign" sponsored by China Fuxin Tobacco Company, Hu Die was re-elected as the best actress.

Since Hu Die won three consecutive championships in two years, people have since called Hu Die the "old queen". In the film history of China in the 1920s and 1930s, no matter what, Hu Die has an irreplaceable position. Her movie role has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. From the first upsurge of China film industry-costume films, to martial arts films, and then to audio films, Hu Die was one of the pioneers; Moreover, in these upsurge, most of the most representative and popular works are starring her, such as The Burning Red Lotus Temple, The Red Peony of the Singing Girl, The Flower of Freedom, The Lonely Valley, and so on. Most of these films are well-made, with touching stories and excellent box office performance. It is for these reasons that Hu Die is so loved by the audience.

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A Baochai and a Daiyu: The Dispute with Ruan

Some people often compare Ruan, a talented movie star of her contemporaries-think about it, who is more popular, Jia Fu, Baochai and Daiyu?

Baochai is at Jia's house, praising her kindness and stability. Grandma praised her: "When it comes to sisters, the four girls in our family are not as good as Baoyu. Because Baochai is gentle and tactful, she can achieve "everything is learned, and human cultivation is an article." "

Daiyu, on the other hand, indulges in her own world, keeps company with poetry and books, is emotional, and completely ignores the world. In people's eyes, it seems that Daiyu just likes to be petty and bitter.

Therefore, Baochai has a good popularity; Daiyu, who loves her very much, also stays away from her for fear of hiding. People like her have been unable to enter the mainstream world, either keeping a low profile or going to the edge.

Ruanhe is just like Daiyu and Baochai. Ruan acts by temperament, but by human feelings; A wayward, a steady, a sophisticated; One is talented and the other is virtuous; A acting skill is better than being a man, and being a man is better than acting. Then, the winner is the one with good interpersonal relationship.

Zhang Henshui, a well-known writer who has dealt with Hu Die, once commented on Hu Die through The Red Chamber: natural and graceful, washing away his daughter's posture, deep personality, sharp alertness ... 10/5, 10/6, if he is Baochai, 2/10, 10/3, if he is an attacker, 2/11, if he is a prostitute.

In fact, what I want to say is that Ruan He is two different types of women with different personalities and fates. It's the same tragic life.

The actress and the gangster Du fought in love.

That night, just after six o'clock, several cars stopped at the gate of Shanghai Hotel, and Du proudly walked into the hotel under the escort of several well-dressed bodyguards.

When Zhang Shichuan met Monday, he immediately greeted him: "Mr. Du is here, and it's too late to pick you up. Mr. Du, please come in ... "

Zheng Qiuzheng saw the protagonist coming, and he quickly and quietly winked at him.

Hu Die saw that Du Yuesheng was very thin and expressionless, which made people unable to read his mind. Hu Die knew by instinct that such people were extremely difficult to deal with. But things have come to this, and she has to put all other ideas behind her and stand up against Du.

Hu Die took a deep breath and steadied her flustered heart. She tried her best to smile happily to welcome Du.

Shi-chuan zhang hurriedly introduce them. Out of politeness, I had to reach out and say, "Welcome, Mr. Du. Please come into the room, Du grabbed the small hand, and the other hand kept stroking: "I'm glad to see Miss Hu here today. 」

Seeing that meat is better than meat, Du felt sick. She quickly drew out her right hand and made a gesture of please.

The action made Du take advantage of the petty gain, but also took into account the etiquette. Du saw such vigilance, which was a bit beyond his imagination. This little girl really looked down upon her, but on this occasion, Du naturally had an inconvenient attack, only to see him face upwards and smile and strut into the hall.

In the hall, it is already a lively scene of singing and dancing. Hu Die knows that she is the leading role of that night, and she will play this "play" for the sake of the star company.

In a helpless mood, he invited Du to dance on the dance floor. For Hu Die, this is the first time that she has been forced to have such close contact with a man who has no interest. Smelling Du's opium, her stomach couldn't help convulsing, but she still grinned with Du.

"I heard that Miss Hu has always been a good dancer. Why does Miss Hu look a little overwhelmed today? " Du tightly hug, a pair of bedroom eyes transfixed asked.

"Mr. Du is joking, I'm just a little nervous ..." Seeing Du in hot pursuit, I really regret that I shouldn't have promised to meet Du so boldly. Du's eyes remind me of poisonous snakes. These underworld figures really have no time to escape. He was really reckless at first.

"Don't you feel nervous when Miss Hu and Du Mou are together ..." Du Yuesheng asked meaningfully. Hu Die complained in a panic about what he had just said. If he doesn't answer well, everything he did tonight will be in vain.

Fortunately, Hu Die frequented some high-level social occasions. As a public figure, her eloquence naturally has some advantages.

I blinked, and then took the opportunity to put on a tall hat for Du: "It's the first time I've seen someone as big as Mr. Du. Think about all the people in Shanghai who don't know Mr. Du's name. I am just a little actor, of course I am flattered. " 」

After listening to the compliment, Du satisfiedly smiled and was deeply moved. At the end of the song, this short time really made Hu Die feel as long as a century. Perhaps he was too nervous, while Hu Die felt sweaty and exhausted.

"Is Teacher Hu very tired?" Du asked, holding a delicate little hand. "Mr. Du, I'm really sorry. I feel a little dizzy. Shall we sit for a while? 」

Du nodded, and the two men stepped aside and sat down on the wine table.

Du at this time don't have a amorous feelings, if it weren't for this occasion, he really couldn't hold it in his arms. Although the * * * in Du's chest is unbearable, he is, after all, the kind of person who is invisible. He kindly handed Hu Die a drink:

"Miss Hu is really a big star in the film industry. Du Mou's meeting today is really an eye-opener. 」

"I'm just a player, how dare I get such a compliment from Mr. Du?" Hu Die said absently.

"Teacher Hu is too modest." Du looked straight at him and said, "It is also a kind of fate that we meet here today. Now that we have met, there will be many opportunities to deal with each other in the future. 」

"Then I will thank Mr. Du first." Seize the du, "I just have something to ask Mr. Du for help. 」

"Oh, it's okay for Miss Hu to say anything." Du Yuesheng asked with interest.

"This is what happened in our company. Last year, the star filmed "In distress situation" ... "

"That's business," Du Yuesheng interrupted Hu Die. "On this occasion, let's not talk about these business. 」

Du's mouth is also tight. Du Yi turned down the star, and the worker didn't work in vain for a long time?

I don't know what to say at the moment. She saw Du looking at her with a wry smile. In order not to make eye contact with Du, she quickly pretended not to see anything and looked away.

"Miss Hu's termination last year, Shanghai people all know. Miss Hu is single now. If you want to be an excellent woman like Miss Hu, there must be many people pursuing it. " After a while, Du suddenly asked.

Hu Die was surprised. What worries her most at today's party is that Du made a fuss about her private affairs. Hu Die see at that time it is difficult to avoid this problem, then irrelevant answer ground to say:

"Mr. Du is really flattering. I'm just an actor in the movie. Why can't I say the word "excellent"? 」

"In this case, Miss Hu is not married. I wonder what is Miss Hu's criteria for choosing a spouse? Du Mou is willing to be the lunar elder for Miss Hu ... "

Du Yi asked angrily, step by step, Hu Die will never be broken.

Du at this time, listen to the meaning seems to be a careless person. Why would he want to miss such an opportunity? If he can get such a well-known star back to the government, wouldn't it shake the whole Shanghai ... Du can't help dreaming at the moment.

It is impossible not to know the intention of Du's speech. Of course, she will not let Du take advantage. Hu Die a sullen said to du, "thank you for your kindness. Marriage is decided by parents, and Hu Die already has a lover. 」

Du Yuesheng was disappointed after hearing this. He suppressed his jealousy and asked, "I don't know which gentleman has such good luck." Can you introduce him to Du Mou ... "

"Well, I've been through this before, so I don't want to make my marriage public prematurely. I think Mr. Du will know after a while. 」

"Today is Miss Hu's birthday party. According to the truth, Miss Hu's lover should appear at the party, but I'm sorry for Du's eyes. Why can't you see who Miss Hu is the only thrill at the party? 」

Du still said with a smile on his face. He concluded from Hu Die's nervous look that Hu Die must have given him an empty plan.

"Well, I don't want him to appear in public places ..."

Hu Die was almost knocked down by Du Yue's booster. She didn't let Yau Sing Poon appear here, just because she was worried about what harm he would get. If the gangster Du Like Yuesheng takes it out on Yau Sing Poon, she can't imagine the consequences.

"If Du Mou is not mistaken, Miss Hu may be playing an empty game with Du Mou ..."

Du Pin took a sip of fragrant tea and said bluntly, his gloomy eyes pointed straight at it.

Du the words sound just fell and she heard someone behind her call way:

"Ruihua, happy birthday! 」

Hu Die looked back. Who is standing behind her, not Yau Sing Poon? See Yau Sing Poon, Hu Die's empty heart was gently put down. At this time, Pan Yousheng is a big tree behind Hu Die. I saw Yau Sing Poon holding a bunch of red roses and looking at Hu Die. His eyes were full of excitement. His suit makes him look taller and taller today-two people standing together, and no one said it was a pair of golden couple!

Why did Yau Sing Poon come to the party?

When the original parents learned that they would meet Du at the birthday party, they couldn't help worrying that Du could do nothing. It was a party! In old Shanghai at that time, from time to time, some gang leaders forced good women to engage in prostitution and occupied good women. When my daughter went, I was worried that she would have bad luck. According to my mother, it is best to let him go with me, which can encourage Du and let Du die. However, thinking that in this case, he might be pushed into the fire pit, so he decided to attend the meeting alone and face Du.

Besides, I was naturally uneasy when I saw a weak woman coming to deal with the gang leader Du. After Hu Die left, he was always worried about what would happen in Hu Die. After thinking for a while, Yau Sing Poon couldn't bear it any longer and hurried to save Hu Die.

Yau Sing Poon came at the right time. Seeing the dashing Yau Sing Poon standing beside him, Hu Die felt like a knight. Hu Die's anxiety and nervousness suddenly disappeared in the phone call from Yau Sing Poon.

"Ruihua, I came here without your consent. You won't be angry. " Pan Yousheng said and handed the roses to Hu Die.

"This is ...? 」

Du asked hesitantly, everything in front of him was as fast as magic, and Du really had some reactions at the moment.

"My pan audio. 」

"This is Mr. Du." Hu Die hurriedly said to Yau Sing Poon.

"I've heard a lot about Mr. Du." Bowing to Du, he certainly guessed Du's identity.

"How did you get here?" Hu Die crossed to ask, with Yau Sing Poon by her side, Hu Die felt at ease.

"I heard from my mother at your house that you were here to entertain Mr. Du, so I came to see." Speaking of which, he walked up to Du and said, "Mr. Du, Ruihua, please forgive me if you are not well treated. 」

"Miss Hu, is this the gentleman you just mentioned?" Hu Die nodded, sitting next to Yau Sing Poon with a happy face.

Du is disappointed again. The young man in front of me should be as beautiful as Hu Die, right? He asked Yau Sing Poon some unconvinced:

"I wonder where Mr. Pan works? 」

"I work in a foreign company." Yau Sing Poon said modestly.

"Mr. Pan can get the favor of a woman like Ms. Hu. It's really a good blessing in previous lives. " Du sighed softly, and there was an indescribable frustration in his tone. "I just don't know when Mr. Pan and Miss Hu got engaged? 」

Hu Die was surprised. She was afraid that Du Yuesheng would seize this loophole and challenge them. When she felt that she didn't know how to talk about it, she only heard Yau Sing Poon say with a smile:

"As for the engagement, our parents have already said. It's just that Ruihua has never held an engagement ceremony in public for professional reasons. 」

When Yau Sing Poon said this, reporters had gathered around him. At one time, I saw reporters holding up their cameras and constantly taking pictures of Hu Die and Yau Sing Poon.

In front of so many reporters, even if Du is a murderous gangster, what can he do? At this point, Du knew that he had been cheated, but Du became a gangster on the beach. Since he can't get the beauty back, why not do it himself? Du Yuesheng fought back his jealousy and said to reporters:

"It is better to catch it early than to catch it skillfully. Since miss Hu and Mr. Pan are here, let Du Mou be your new moon today. ……」

This is something that Hu Die never thought of. Today's banquet is full of twists and turns. She happily took Pan Yousheng's arm and said to Du:

"I really appreciate Mr. Du's wedding ceremony for us. 」

Zhang Shichuan didn't expect this dramatic change, seeing the hair-trigger crisis go up in smoke because of Pan Yousheng's timely appearance. Zhang Shichuan was secretly ashamed, and a stone in his heart was finally put down.

"Ha ha ha!" Du Yangtian lang smiled a few times. "Today, Du Mou is very happy to marry Miss Hu and Mr. Pan. This party seems to be very happy that you came. " The words sound just fell and Zhang Shichuan took the lead in applauding. Then, there was prolonged applause all around. ...