Hong Kong / Sep 11, 1957 / Loosely based on the Hollywood film "The love parade" (1930) first adapted by Sit Kok-sin for the stage in latter half of 1930. The film's characteristic lies in its use of fancy Western costumes, sets, and mannerism blended in with Chinese singing style and music accompaniment. Based on Cantonese opera of the same title. The sequel "My Kingdom for a Honeymoon".
My Kingdom for a Husband (1957)
Directed by Tso Kea
1h 55minruntime
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Plot
Vagabond singer Ali is embroiled in a dispute over love and is compelled to return to his own country. Ali is mistaken for the future queen's consort and chances to meet her majesty Law Yee. Law falls head over heels for Ali and they get married not long after. However, Ali finds royal formalities unbearable and decides to run away from the palace. Disregarding all rules, Law follows her man to wherever he goes.
Main cast
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| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Chow Gat | Courtier |
| Yuen Lap-Cheung | Prince |
| Lam Siu | Prince |
| Ng Tung | Prince |
| Leung Suk-Hing | Ali Admirer |
| Fung Wai-Man | Ali Admirer |
| Chan Chui-Bing | Ali Admirer |
| Cheng Man-Ha | Ali Admirer |
| Mok Hung | Guard |
| Wei-Lien Kao | Ambassador |
| Lai Man | Queen's Attendant |
| Lui Ming | Man at Club |
| Fung Mei-Ying | Man at Club |
| Ho Pak-Kwong | Man at Bar in Club |
Genres
MusicRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 璇宮艷史 |
| Original language | 广州话 / 廣州話 (CN) |
| Spoken languages | 广州话 / 廣州話 |
| Production countries | Hong Kong |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Motion Picture & General Investment Co., Ltd. |
| Official site | mcms.lcsd.gov.hk |
| Release date | 11 settembre 1957 |
| Executive producer | Chung Kai-Man |
| Production | Lam Wing Tai |
| Writer | Tso Kea, Sit Kok-Sin, Lee Yuen-Man, Poon Cheuk |
| Editing | Kwong Kam-Wu |
| Cinematography | Wong Ming, Huang Ming |
| Assistant directors | Chan Chik-Hong, Hui Yau-man, Tso Kea |
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| Production design | Bao Tian-Ming |
| Art direction | Bao Tian-Ming |
| Set decoration | Bao Tian-Ming |
| Music | Lo Ka-Chi |
| Sound | Lo Ka-Chi |
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