吳回 (香港)

简介

Ng Wui was born in 1913 in Guangzhou to a wealthy family and developed a love for drama during his school years, participating in acting and directing school plays with classmates. In 1929, he enrolled in the Guangdong Film Academy and the Drama Department of the Guangdong Drama Research Institute, studying alongside Lo Dun and Li Chenfeng. He began his career as a silent film narrator in cinemas before entering the Hong Kong film industry in 1939, taking small roles in films such as "Blood Tears and Love Flowers." In 1940, Lo Dun cast him as an actor and producer in "Slaying the Dragon and Meeting the Immortal," and he joined Dagwan Sound Films, appearing in "Tears in the Sea of People" (1940). His performance drew attention, leading to roles in "The Nation's Roar," "Song of Exile," and "Night Shanghai." In 1941, he directed his first film "Reuniting Under the Moon Tonight," starring Cheng Ying and Ho Mei-lun, and co-directed "The Three Heroes of the Ruan Clan" with Li Chenfeng. After the Japanese invasion of Hong Kong in late 1941, he returned to mainland China and formed a star troupe in Guangzhou Wan with Wong Man-lei, Li Chenfeng, and Lo Dun. He returned to Hong Kong after its liberation in 1945. In 1947, he resumed his career as both actor and director, directing "Tears in the Land of Love" and "Heaven's Gift" in 1947, and "Hundreds of Sons and Thousands of Grandsons" in 1948, all written by Li Chenfeng. He became one of the most prominent Cantonese film directors, producing about ten films per year. In 1948, he collaborated with Qin Jian on "Beauty Has Not Yet Faded but Love Has Ended," promoting Qin Jian to co-director. Ng Wui was known for his prolific output, speed, and quality, directing over 220 films across diverse genres. His most productive years were 1951 and 1952, with 17 films each year. He was the first director to adapt radio broadcast novels (sky novels) into films, directing "Broken Dreams in the Cold Night" in 1949 based on Li Wo's work, and went on to direct 12 films adapted from Li Wo's novels. He participated in the "Cantonese Film Cleanup Movement" initiated by Ng Cho-fan. In 1952, he co-founded the Zhonglian Company with 21 Cantonese cinema stalwarts and directed "Family" as the company's inaugural film, ultimately directing 20 of the company's 44 productions.