Lan-Hing Tam (Chinese: 譚蘭卿) (12 January 1911 – 13 March 1981) was a Chinese actress and Cantonese opera singer from Hong Kong. Tam was credited with over 190 films.
Lan-Hing Tam | |
|---|---|
| Chinese: 譚蘭卿 | |
| Born | Tam Shui-fen January 12, 1911 |
| Died | March 13, 1981 (aged 70) |
| Other names | Tam Lan-Hing, Tam Shui-Fan, Tan Lan-Hing, Plumpy Lan |
| Occupation(s) | Cantonese opera singer, actress |
| Years active | 1921–1969 |
Early life
editCareer
editTam started her career as a "fa dan" role in Cantonese opera. In 1935, Tam crossed over as an actress in Hong Kong films. Tam first appeared in Scent of Wild Flowers, a 1935 Drama film directed by So Yi. Tam first appeared as a comedian actress in Modern Girl Seeks Husband, a 1939 Comedy film directed by So Yi. As a comedian, Tam is known to utilize her overweight physical feature for comedy effects. Tam earned a nickname of "Plumpy Lan". Tam cross-dressed as a male and appeared as Tang general Ching Ngau-kam in Fan Lei-Fa, the Female General (aka Fan Li-Fa, The Story of Heroine Fan Lei-fa), a 1968 Cantonese opera film directed by Fung Chi-Kong. Tam's last film was Money from Heaven, a 1969 Comedy film directed by Ng Wui. Tam is credited with over 190 films.[1][2]
Filmography
editFilms
editThis is a partial list of films.
- 1935 Scent of Wild Flowers [3]
- 1939 Rivals in Love – mother [4]
- 1941 A Mother's Madness [5]
- 1956 Fatty Marries Skinny (aka Fatso Married Skinny) – Secretary.[6]
- 1957 The Fairy in the Picture – Mother.[1]
- 1957 Romance of Jade Hall (Part 1) (aka My Kingdom for a Husband) – Lolo.[1][7]
- 1959 A Stroke of Romance for Mr. Wong – wife.[1]
- 1959 Daughter of a Grand Household (aka The Missing Cinderella) – Hung's aunt.[1]
- 1960 Silly Wong Growing Rich – Ho Bit-Siu [1]
- 1960 The Stubborn Generations – Madam Tang [8][9]
- 1962 Matrimonial Storm (aka To Plunder a Wife) – Madam Ho.[1]
- 1962 The Thunderous Night – Snobbish mother of a soldier.[1]
- 1962 To Capture the God of Wealth (aka Fake Saviour) – Wife.[1]
- 1963 Three Fools Searching for Their Daughter – Mother.[1]
- 1964 Filial Sons and Grandchildren (aka Our Family) – Snobbish mother-in-law.[10]
- 1968 Fan Lei-Fa, the Female General (aka Fan Li-Fa, The Story of Heroine Fan Lei-fa) – Tang general Ching Ngau-kam. Cross-dressed as a male.[1][11]
- 1969 Money from Heaven
Personal life
editIn 1981, Tam died in Hong Kong.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Press Release – HK Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" to feature works by Tam Lan-hing (with photos)". info.gov.hk. July 7, 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Tam Lan-Hing". hkmdb.com. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ "Scent of Wild Flowers". hkmdb.com. February 8, 1935. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ "Early Cinematic Treasures". bcmagazine.net. December 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ "A Mother's Madness". hkmdb.com. November 7, 1941. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ "Film Screenings – Fatso Married Skinny". filmarchive.gov.hk. September 2, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2020.[dead link]
- ^ "Romance of Jade Hall (Part 1)". hkmdb.com. September 11, 1957. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ^ "Press Release – Film Archive's "A Big Fat Happy New Year" to mark Year of the Pig (with photos)". info.gov.hk. January 7, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ "The Stubborn Generations". hkmdb.com. February 24, 1960. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ "Press Releases – Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" to feature Law Yim-hing's versatility in acting (with photos)". info.gov.hk. May 9, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ^ "The Story of Heroine Fan Lei-fa – Morning Matinee". mask9.com. November 8, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2020.[dead link]