Mei Lanfang

Born: 1894-10-22

Mei Lan (October 22, 1894 – August 6, 1961), better known by his stage name Mei Lanfang, was a Chinese Peking opera performer. Noted mostly for playing female roles, he earned the title "Queen of Peking Opera". In his five-decade-long career on stage, his smooth and poised style brought him international acclaim, becoming the first person to bring Peking Opera to foreign countries.


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A Spray of Plum Blossoms

as uncredited
Released: 1931-04-01

Bai Le De and Hu Lun tung are military cadets. After graduating, Hu Lin Tung is appointed...

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Mei Lanfang's Stagecraft Part I

as uncredited
Released: 1955-01-01

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The Dream of the Ancient Capital

as Ji Yu
Released: 1930-12-31

This film depicting the lives of ordinary people — street peddlers, poor scholars, and young...

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The Worlds of Mei Lanfang

as uncredited
Released: 2000-02-15

The true story of Mei Lanfang, China's greatest opera star; a husband and father whose...

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春节大联欢

as 演员
Released: 1956-02-11

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Remorse at Death

as Han Yuniang
Released: 1948-01-30

The story of two people who were forced to marry each without sincere feelings, resulting in a...

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Mei Lanfang's Stagecraft Part II

as Lanfang Mei
Released: 1956-03-23

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天女散花

as Goddess
Released: 1920-01-01

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Goddess Luo River

as Zhen / Luo Shen
Released: 1955-01-01

Taking place during the period of the Three Kingdoms, 220 A.D., a story about the relationship...

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贵妃醉酒

as 杨贵妃
Released: 1956-01-01

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白蛇传-断桥

as 白素贞
Released: 1955-01-01

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