The Legend of Purple Hairpin 1959

An adaptation of Tong Tik-sang's now-legendary Cantonese Opera piece, the film features divas Yam Kim-fai and Pak Suet-sin (left with Yam), who play the story's lead lovers, and Lan Chi Pak, the sinister official who tries to break up the relationship. Leung Sing-po plays the pair's friend as well as the mysterious 'man in yellow' who exposes plans to separate the couple.

The Story of Sima Xiangru 1957

Chinese Opera from Hong Kong directed by Ng Wui.

Butterfly and Red Pear 1959

Written by the great librettist Tong Tik-sang, and featuring Lee Tit's elegant direction and superb performances from Yam Kim-fai and Pak Suet-sin, "Butterfly and Red Pear Blossom" brings Cantonese opera to cinematic life. The film features two lovers who have never met in person but whose poetry over three years has subtly declared their unyielding love. Yam's minimalist acting style enables her to convey dynamic passion as well as step about the stage with ease and accomplish the image of a resolute, yet gentle, scholar. Pak meanwhile defies a prime minister with pride and dignity.

Heaven, Hell, Crystal Palace 1965

Lung Wai Lan, the third princess of the Dragon King, incarnates as a human and falls in love with the bodyguard Lee Kim Wan at first sight. However, Lee falls in love with his cousin Yip So Sam and becomes privately engaged for life. Lung tricked Lee to marry her, but she misunderstood that Lee had abandoned her love and complained to the King of Hell. The matter was eventually found out by the Jade Emperor, who wanted to punish Lung and the Dragon King. Lung realizes her mistake and is willing to be punished, and Lee and Yip finally get married.

勾魂鬼爪 1963