List of Malaysian films before 1960

This is a list of the earliest films produced and released before 1960 in the British Malaya and Federation of Malaya (Colony of Singapore).

For an alphabetical listing of Malaysian films see Category:Malaysian films.

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
1927
New Friend Kwok Chiu-man Cheng Chao-jen, Luk Chao-yuk, Wee Mong-may Comedy / Drama / Silent film Nanyang Low Pui-kim
First film shot entirely in Singapore and Malaya.
Title Director Cast Genre Notes
1933
Leila Majnun B. S. Rajhans M. Suki, Fatimah Jasmin, Syed Ali Mansoor Al-Attas, Cik Tijah, Yem, Sharif Medan, Khairuddin Drama / Romance Motilal Chemical Company (Bombay)
First Malay-language feature film produced in Malaya, loosely based on Layla and Majnun.
Samarang Ward Wing Ahmang, Sai-Yu, Chang Fu, Mamounah, Ko-Hal Action B.F. Zeidman Productions
English-language film
1937
Topeng Hitam
(Black Mask)
Shaw Brothers
Gagak Hitam Shaw Brothers
1938
Booloo Cylde E. Elliot Colin Tapley, Jayne Regan, Mamo Clark, Michio Ito, Herber de Souza, Fred Paulin, Claude King, William Stack, John Sutton, Ah Lee Asian / Adventure / Thriller Paramount Pictures
English-language film
Nelayan
(Fisherman)
Title Director Cast Genre Notes
1940
Bermadu
(Polygamy)
How You & Wen Hai Ling Aman Belon, Yem, Tina, Habsah Drama Shaw Brothers
Toping Saitan
(The Devil's Mask)
How You & Wen Hai Ling A. Rahman, Momo Latiff, Habsah, Mimi, Gong Manaf Adventure Shaw Brothers
Hanchor Hati
(Broken Heart)
How You & Wen Hai Ling Ahmad CB, Rose Philipina, Habsah, Yem, Tina, Mohd Amin, Mohd Shaw Brothers
Mata Hantu
(Ghost Eye)
How You & Wen Hai Ling A. Rahman, Yem, Habsah, Rahmah Shaw Brothers
Mutiara
(Pearl)
How You & Wen Hai Ling Hassan Temberang, Haji Gong Manaf, Aman Belon, Harun Elyas, Yem, Tina, Habsah Shaw Brothers
Tiga Kekaseh
(Three Lovers)
How You & Wen Hai Ling Teruna, Juriah, Tina, Habsah, Mustajab, A. Rahman Shaw Brothers
1941
Ibu Tiri
(Stepmother)
How You & Wen Hai Ling Che Tina, Mustajab, Aman Belon, Adi Teruna, Juriah, Gong Manaf, Zuriah, Aman, Md. Amin, Hafsah Buang, Dara, A. Rahman, Puteh Lawak Shaw Brothers
Terang Bulan Di-Malaya
(Bright Moon in Malaya)
How You & Wen Hai Ling Ahmad CB, Juriah, Puteh Lawak, Tina, Yem, Habsah, Mustajab Shaw Brothers
1942
Menantu Durhaka
(Rebellious Son-in-law)
B. S. Rajhans Mokhtar Wijaya, Tarmina, Haras, Yusuf Banjar, Juriah, S. Kadarisman Tan Weng Film
1946
Seruan Merdeka
(The Call to Freedom)
B. S. Rajhans Salleh Ghani, Rokiah Hanafi, Johar, Siti Tanjung Perak Action Malayan Art Production
1947
Singapura Di-Waktu Malam
(Singapore at the Night)
B. S. Rajhans Bachtiar Affendi, Siput Sarawak Malay Film Productions
Chempaka B. S. Rajhans Salleh Ghani, Kasma Booty, Yem, Maroeti, Suhara Effendi, Jaafar Wiryo Malay Film Productions
1948
Chinta
(Love)
B. S. Rajhans S. Roomai Noor, Siput Sarawak, Jaafar Wiryo, Daeng Harris, P. Ramlee, Suhara Effendi, Norsiah, Lelawati Drama / Romance Malay Film Productions
Chinta was the first Malayan film released after the declaration of the Malayan Emergency, and also marks the first screen appearance of P. Ramlee. It is the oldest surviving film of Malayan cinema.
Pisau Berachun
(Poisonous Knife)
B. S. Rajhans Bachtiar Affendi, Kasma Booty, Jaafar Wiryo, Johar Malay Film Productions
Kampung Sentosa
(Tranquil Village)
B. Reaves E. Elliot Mohd Nor Lambak, Raja Hamidah Raja Saat Sound Master (New York) Company
1949
Nasib
(Fate)
B. S. Rajhans S. Roomai Noor, Siput Sarawak, Haji Gong, Tina, Daeng Harris, P. Ramlee, Jaafar Wiryo Drama Malay Film Productions
Entered into the 1950 BFI London Film Festival
Nilam
(Sapphire)
B. S. Rajhans S. Roomai Noor, Siput Sarawak, Daeng Harris, P. Ramlee, Jaafar Wiryo, Siti Tanjung Perak, Neng Yatimah Fantasy Malay Film Productions
Noor Asmara B. S. Rajhans S. Roomai Noor, Kasma Booty, Daeng Harris, Baby Mardiana, Siti Tanjung Perak, Jaafar Wiryo, Ahmad CB, Norsiah, P. Ramlee Musical / Romance Malay Film Productions
Title Director Cast Genre Notes
1950
Aloha B. S. Rajhans Mariam, Osman Gumanti, P. Ramlee, Jaafar Wiryo, Roseminah, Siti Tanjung Perak, Daeng Idris, Daeng Harris, A. R. Tompel, S. Shamsuddin Drama / Romance Malay Film Productions
Bakhti
(Faithfulness)
L. Krishnan P. Ramlee, Kasma Booty, S. Roomai Noor, Siput Sarawak, Yusof Banjar Drama Malay Film Productions
Dewi Murni
(Sacred Goddess)
B. S. Rajhans Osman Gumanti, Kasma Booty, Daeng Harris, A. R. Tompel, M. Amin, Mariam Drama / Romance Malay Film Productions
Kampung Sentosa
(Tranquil Village)
G. Tom Mohd Nor Lambak, Raja Hamidah Raja Saat American Film Inn
Pelangi
(Rainbow)
Naz Achnas Ismail Kasim, Nona Asiah, Saloma, Eloni Hayat, Saliman S, Mustarjo, S. Naning Nusantara Film
Pembalasan
(Revenge)
L. Krishnan S. Roomai Noor, Siput Sarawak, Marliah, Rokiah Jaafar, M. Amin Drama Malay Film Productions
Rachun Dunia
(Poison of the World)
B. S. Rajhans Osman Gumanti, Kasma Booty, Siput Sarawak, Jaafar Wiryo, P. Ramlee, Baby Supatri, A. R. Tompel, Siti Tanjung Perak, Haji Gong, Neng Yatimah Drama Malay Film Productions
Sesal Tak Sudah
(Regret Forever)
A. R. Tompel Ratna Si, Daeng Idris, Salbiah Harun, Saloma, R. Suriani, A. R. Tompel Nusantara Film
Takdir Illahi
(God's Destiny)
L. Krishnan P. Ramlee, Neng Yatimah, Yusuf Banjar, Daeng Idris, Siti Tanjung Perak, Salmah, A. R. Tompel, Daeng Harris Drama Malay Film Productions
Kembar
(Twin)
S. Ramanathan M. Amin, Mariam, Daeng Harris, Siti Tanjung Perak Drama / Romance Malay Film Productions
1951
Bapa Saya
(My Father)
B. S. Rajhans A. R. Tompel, Neng Yatimah, Osman Gumanti, Rokiah Jaafar, Siti Tanjung Perak Drama Malay Film Productions
Berdosa
(Guilty)
S. Ramanathan S. Roomai Noor, Rokiah Jaafar, Siput Sarawak, Yem Malay Film Productions
Bunga Perchintaan
(Flower of Romance)
L. Krishnan Mustapha Maarof, Mislia, Nursiah K Rimau Film Production
Derita
(Suffering)
L. Krishnan Ali Rahman, Neng Yatimah, Mariam, A. Rahim Malay Film Productions
Juwita S. Ramanathan P. Ramlee, Kasma Booty, A. Rahim, Salmah, Ulong Jawa, Saadiah, Daeng Harris, Siti Tanjung Perak Drama / Romance Malay Film Productions
Manusia
(Human)
S. Ramanathan Omar Rojik, Kasma Booty, Jaafar Wiryo, Jaafar Shah, Zainab, Hashimah Yon, Zubaidah Malay Film Productions
Matahari
(Sun)
Ramon A. Estella Maria Menado, Ahmad Mahmud, Salleh Kamil, Omar Rojik, Daeng Idris, Alice Ma, Kemat Hassan, Jins Shamsuddin Drama / Action Malay Film Productions
Film about independence struggle
Penghidupan
(Lifelihood)
L. Krishnan P. Ramlee, Rokiah Jaafar, Maria Menado, Daeng Harris, Ulong Jawa, Siti Tanjung Perak, Mohd Yusuf, Saamah, Junaisi Drama Malay Film Productions
Perkahwinan Rahsia
(Secret Wedding)
Hsu Chiao Meng Eloni Hayat, S. Kadarisman, Rokiah Hanafi, Daeng Idris, S. Naning, Saloma Comedy Nusantara Film
Pulau Mutiara
(Pearl Island)
S. Ramanathan Osman Gumanti, Maria Menado, A. R. Tompel, Siti Rohani Malay Film Productions
Rayuan Sukma
(The Longing of the Soul)
L. Krishnan Ali Rahman, Zubaidah, A. Rahim, Omar Rojik, Junaidah, Ulong Jawa, Saamah Drama / Romance Malay Film Productions
Sejoli
(Lovebird)
B. S. Rajhans Kasma Booty, Rokiah Jaafar, Neng Yatimah, P. Ramlee, Jaafar Wiryo, Daeng Harris, S. Shamsuddin, Osman B., M. Yusuf, Siti Tanjung Perak, M. Amin Drama / Romance Malay Film Productions
1952
Aladdin B. S. Rajhans Ali Rahman, Mariam, Jaafar Shah, M. Amin, S. Shamsuddin Malay Film Productions
Adapted from the folk tale of the same name
Anjoran Nasib
(Fate's Hand)
B. S. Rajhans P. Ramlee, Mariam, Musalmah, Daeng Harris, Harun Omar, Saadiah, Omar Rojik, R. Azmi, S. Sudarmaji, Ahmad C, Salleh Kamil, Saamah, Marliah Drama Malay Film Productions
Antara Senyum Dan Tangis
(Between Smiles and Tears)
L. Krishnan P. Ramlee, Rokiah Jaafar, Musalmah, M. Amin, Harun Omar, M. Yusuf Banjar, Siti Tanjung Perak, Saamah, Baby Zaitun Drama / Romance Malay Film Productions
Chemburu
(Jealous)
S. Ramanathan Yusoff Latiff, Rosnani Jamil, Mariani, Nordin Ahmad, Siti Tanjung Perak, Haji Mahadi Malay Film Productions
Chinta Murni A. R. Tompel S. Kadarisman, Rahman B, Salbiah Harun, R. Suriani Nusantara Film
Dian
(Candle)
Naz Achnas S. Kadarisman, Normadiah, Junaidah, Osman Gumanti, Daeng Idris, Mardiana Nusantara Film
Gadis Peladang
(Farmer Girl)
B. S. Rajhans Yusoff Latiff, Neng Yatimah, Maria Menado, Daeng Harris, Omar Rojik, Salleh Kamil, Marliah, Jamil Sulong Malay Film Productions
Jiwa Lara
(Sick Soul)
S. Ramanathan Osman Gumanti, Rokiah Jaafar, Neng Yatimah Drama Malay Film Productions
Lupa Daratan
(Be Delirious)
L. Krishnan Omar Rojik, Rosnani Jamil, Jamil Sulong, Haron Omar Malay Film Productions
Miskin
(The Poor)
K. M. Basker P. Ramlee, Rosnani Jamil, Musalmah, Haron Omar, Omar Rojik, Saemah, Jamil Sulong, Ahmad Chetti Drama / Romance Malay Film Productions
Norma A. R. Tompel S. Kadarisman, Salbiah Harun, Saloma, S. Naning, Hamidar, Daeng Idris, Bahar Said, A. R. Tompel Nusantara Film
Pachar Putih
(White Girlfriend)
Naz Achnas S. Kadarisman, Normadiah, Junaidah, A. Rahim, Daeng Idris, Hamidar Nusantara Film
Patah Hati
(Broken Hearted)
K. M. Basker P. Ramlee, Neng Yatimah, Musalmah, Mohd Hamid, Ulong Jawa, Hashim Nor, Jamil Sulong, Marliah Ahmad, Aini Jasmin, Ahmad Chetty, Fatimah A, R. Samiadji Widjaja, Malik Sutan Muda, Said Zain, Saidi Drama / Romance Malay Film Productions
Permata Di-Perlimbahan
(Jewels in the Valley)
Haji Mahadi Nordin Ahmad, Maria Menado, Salmah Ibrahim, Rokiah Jaafar, J. Husny, Suud Jr Drama Malay Film Productions
Ramli Ramlah Jaafar Wiryo Rosini, Ahmad Shah, Turminah Keris Film Production
Sedarah
(Incest)
S. Ramanathan P. Ramlee, Rosnani Jamil, A. Rahim, Haji Mahadi, Siti Tanjung Perak, Saadiah, S. Shamsuddin, Aini Jasmin, Saamah, Malik Sutan Muda, Salleh Abdullah, Kamarudin, Salleh Kamil, Salmah, Ulong Jawa Drama Malay Film Productions
Seniati Chow Wing Kok, A. R. Tompel A. Bakarruddin, Normadiah, S. Kadarisman, Junaidah, Daeng Idris, A. Rahim, A. R. Tompel Nusantara Film
Setia
(Loyal)
A. S. Simons Rosini, Ahmad Mahmud, M. Amin, S. Alton Keris Film Production
Tas Tangan Wanita
(Women's Handbag)
L. Krishnan Osman Gumanti, Maria Menado, Neng Yatimah Drama Malay Film Productions
Yatim Piatu
(Orphan)
B. S. Rajhans Yusof Latiff, Rokiah Jaafar, Saadiah, Haron Omar, Mariani Drama Malay Film Productions
1953
Ayer Mata
(Tears)
K. M. Basker Ahmad Mahmud, Rosnani Jamil, Siti Tanjung Perak, Habibah, Hashim Noor, Mustarjo Malay Film Productions
Angin Berpesan
(The Reminding Wind)
Naz Achnas S. Kadarisman, Daeng Idris, Suki, Zeera Agus, Norani Moarti, Mohd Nor Lambak, Junaidah, Ahmad Shah, Saloma, Hamidar United Malayan Film Company
Berbahagia Di-Singapura
(Be Happy in Singapore)
Jaafar Wiryo Siti Hanim, Rohaya, M. Amin Keris Film Production
Budi Mulia
(Personable)
Buloh Perindu
(Melodious)
B. S. Rajhans Rosini, Shariff Medan, Bakaruddin, M. Amin, Momo Latiff Cathay-Keris Film
First coloured film produced in Malaya
Chinta Abadi
(Everlasting Love)
L. Krishan Salleh Ghani, Maria Menado Cathay-Keris Film
Dahlia B. S. Rajhans Shariff Medan, Baharuddin, Norsiah, Yem, Rosini Cathay-Keris Film
Hati Iblis
(Devil Heart)
K. M. Basker Ali Rahman, Aini Hayati, Jamil Sulong, Salmah Ibrahim, Daeng Harris, Annie Jasmin, Aziz Sattar Drama Malay Film Productions
Hujan Panas
(Rain Shower)
B. N. Rao P. Ramlee, Siput Sarawak, Aini Hayati, Baby Zarinah, Haji Mahadi, Mustarjo, Hashim Nor, Malik Sutan Muda, Fatimah A Drama Malay Film Productions
Ibu
(Mother)
S. Ramanathan P. Ramlee, Neng Yatimah, Aini Hayati, Rosnani Jamil, Haji Mahadi, Nordin Ahmad, Salleh Kamil, Mustarjo, Johnny Tan, Johar, Adik Rahman, Adik Rosli Drama Malay Film Productions
Istana Impian
(Dream Castle)
V. Girimaji Ahmad Mahmud, Saadiah, S. Shamsuddin, Mariani, Neng Yatimah, Haji Mahadi, Omar Rojik, Salleh Kamil Drama / Romance Malay Film Productions
Kerana Kau
(Because of You)
K. R. S. Sastry Mohd Hamid, Mariam, Saadiah, Ahmad Mahmud, Omar Rojik, Daeng Harris Malay Film Productions
Mangsa
(Victim)
K. M. Basker Yusof Latiff, Siput Sarawak, Ahmad Mahmud, Mariani, Salleh Kamil, Salleh Melan, Aziz Sattar Malay Film Productions
Nelayan
(Fisherman)
Jaafar Wiryo Salleh Ghani, Umi Kalthum, Jaafar Wiryo Cathay-Keris Film
Putus Harapan
(Losing Hope)
B. N. Rao P. Ramlee, Rokiah Jaafar, Musalmah, Nordin Ahmad, Salleh Kamil, Hashim Nor, Mariani, Hafsah, Osman, Hamid, Aini Jasmin, Aziz Sattar, Amran Alimin, Abbas Rahmat, Supatri Drama Malay Film Productions
Raja Sahari
(Bridegroom)
B. S. Rajhans Ali Rahman, Mariani, Daeng Harris, Saadiah Malay Film Productions
Sangsara
(Miserable)
S. Ramanathan Yusof Latiff, Neng Yatimah, Siput Sarawak, Daeng Idris, Normadiah, Daeng Harris, S. Kadarisman Drama Malay Film Productions
Sehati Serasa A. R. Tompel S. Kadarisman, Rahman B, Salbiah Harun, Saloma, Daeng Idris Nusantara Film
Shorga Dunia
(Heaven on Earth)
B. S. Rajhans Jaafar Shah, Rokiah Jaafar, Musalmah, M. Shariff Malay Film Productions
Siapa Salah?
(Who's Guilty?)
B. N. Rao P. Ramlee, Daeng Idris, Siti Tanjung Perak, Neng Yatimah, Normadiah, Salleh Kamil, Haji Mahadi, S. Hassan Sahab, SM Malek, Hashim Hor, Omar Suwita, Boy Salleh, Salbiah, Marliah Drama Malay Film Productions
Untuk Sesuap Nasi
(For the Sake of Food)
L. Krishan S. Roomai Noor, R. Suriani, Mustapha Maarof, Raden Tuminah Rimau Film Production
1954
Arjuna
(Sweetheart)
V. Girimaji Ahmad Mahmud, Rokiah Jaafar, Nordin Ahmad, Aziz Sattar, Aini Hayati, Daeng Harris, Mustarjo, Malik Sutan Muda, Raja Hamidah Drama Malay Film Productions
Abu Nawas Cyril Randall Nona Asiah, Ismail Kassim Docudrama Malayan Film Unit
A docudrama about the Communist threat during the Emergency years (1948 – 1960).
Chinta Abadi (Kembali Ke Desa)
(Everlasting Love (Back to Countryside)
S. Roomai Noor, Sho Wee Gok, Jaafar Wiryo Mislia, Salleh Ghani Keris Film Production
Gelora Hidup
(Turbulent Life)
B. N. Rao Yusof Latiff, Rosnani Jamil, Musalmah, S. Kadarisman, Nordin Ahmad Malay Film Productions
Iman
(Faith)
K. R. S. Sastry Ahmad Mahmud, Saadiah, Haji Mahadi, Neng Yatimah, Jins Shamsuddin, Ibrahim Pendek Drama Malay Film Productions
Insaf
(Conscious)
B. S. Rajhans Rosini, M. Noor Lambak, Osman Gumanti, Mala Ratina Cathay-Keris Film
Jasa
(Service)
S. Ramanathan Yusof Latiff, Mariam, S. Kadarisman, Salmah Ibrahim, Ali Rahman, A. Rahim, Saadiah, Aziz Sattar, Ibrahim Pendek Malay Film Productions
Kechewa
(Disappointed)
S. Ramanathan Yusof Latiff, Saadiah, S. Kadarisman, Mariam, Salmah Ibrahim, A. Rahim, Salleh Kamil Drama Malay Film Productions
Keluarga Tolol
(Stupid Family)
S. Ramanathan Aziz Sattar, Siti Tanjung Perak, Normadiah, S. Shamsuddin, Ibrahim Pendek Malay Film Productions
Merana
(Languish)
B. N. Rao P. Ramlee, Latifah Omar, Siti Tanjung Perak, Mariani, Aini Hayati, Musalmah, Habsah, Daeng Idris, Mustarjo, Malik Sutan Muda, Omar Suwita, Baby Hamimah Drama / Romance Malay Film Productions
Nafsu
(Lust)
L. Krishnan S. Roomai Noor, Maria Menado, Osman Gumanti, Rosini, M. Amin Cathay-Keris Film
Panggilan Pulau
(An Island Calling)
S. Ramanathan P. Ramlee, Normadiah, Yusof Latiff, A. Rahim, Nordin Ahmad, S. Kadarisman, Salleh Kamil, Latifah Omar, Ibrahim Pendek, Daeng Idris, Omar Rojik, S. Shamsuddin, Siti Tanjung Perak, Hashim Nor, Adik Rahman, Saamah Drama / Romance Malay Film Productions
Based on the novel Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Pawang
(Shaman)
K. M. Basker Haji Mahadi, Rosnani Jamil, Daeng Idris, Omar Rojik, Musalmah, Hashim Nor, S. Shamsuddin, Jamil Sulong Malay Film Productions
Perjodohan
(Matchmaking)
B. N. Rao P. Ramlee, Normadiah, Nordin Ahmad, Mariani, Aini Hayati, Siti Tanjung Perak, S. Hassan Sahab, Mustarjo, Zainon Ibrahim, Adik Johan Malay Film Productions
Pertarohan
(Betting)
L. Krishan S. Roomai Noor, Maria Menado, Salleh Ghani, Wahid Satay Cathay-Keris Film
Tangisan Ibu
(Sorrowful Mother)
L. Krishnan S. Roomai Noor, Mislia, M. Noor, Tuminah Cathay-Keris Film
Terang Bulan Di-Malaya
(Bright Moon in Malaya)
B. S. Rajhans Raden Mokhtar, Rosini, Sukarseh, Bakarudin Cathay-Keris Film
1955
Abu Hassan Penchuri
(Abu Hassan the Thief)
B. N. Rao P. Ramlee, Mariam, Nordin Ahmad, Mohd Hamid, Daeng Idris, Malik Sutan Muda, S. Shamsuddin, Ali Rahman, Shariff Dol, Wan Hazim, Habsah, Zaiton Romance / Fantasy Malay Film Productions
Based on The Thief of Bagdad
Bernoda
(Stained)
S. Ramanathan Yusof Latiff, Normadiah, Latifah Omar, S. Kadarisman, Nordin Ahmad, Siti Tanjung Perak Malay Film Productions
Duka Nestapa
(Great Sorrow)
L. Krishnan S. Roomai Noor, Darasalam, Mislia, Nursiah K Cathay-Keris Film
Empat Isteri
(Four Wives)
B. S. Rajhans Daeng Idris, Normadiah, Saloma, Latifah Omar, Mariani, A. Rahim, Salleh Kamil Malay Film Productions
Gadis Liar Ibrahim Pendek
Insan
(Human)
K. M. Basker Omar Rojik, Siput Sarawak, Ahmad Mahmud, Saadiah, Latifah Omar, Malik Sutan Muda Malay Film Productions
Irama Kaseh
(Rhythm of Love)
Laurie Fredment Nety Herwaty, Rosini, Mohd Nor Lambak, S. Roomai Noor, M. Amin Cathay-Keris Film
Jubah Hitam
(Black Robe)
S. Ramanathan Yusof Latiff, Zaiton, S. Kadarisman, Daeng Idris, A. Rahim Malay Film Productions
Kaseh Menumpang
(Riding on Love)
L. Krishnan S. Roomai Noor, Rosnani Jamil, Rosini, M. Amin, R. Suriani Shah Film Production
Kipas Hikmat
(Magic Fan)
S. Ramanathan Yusof Latiff, Mariam, S. Kadarisman, Ibrahim Pendek, A. Rahim, Omar Rojik, Aziz Sattar, Zaiton Fantasy Malay Film Productions
Menyerah
(Submissive)
K. M. Basker Yusof Latiff, Latifah Omar, Siput Sarawak, S. Kadarisman, Ahmad Shah Drama Malay Film Productions
Mutiara dari Malaya
(Pearls from Malaya)
Laurie Fredment S. Roomai Noor, Mislia, Sri A Unety, M. Amin, Dollah Sarawak Cathay-Keris Film
Penarek Becha
(The Trishaw Man)
P. Ramlee P. Ramlee, Saadiah, Salleh Kamil, Udo Omar, Saamah, Habsah, Omar Suwita, Zainon, Fatimah Osman, Mohd Hamid, Kemat Hassan, Shariff Dol, Hashimah Yon Drama / Romance Malay Film Productions
Ribut
(Storm)
K. M. Basker Ahmad Mahmud, Saadiah, Haji Mahadi, Rosnani Jamil, Habsah, Salbiah, Aziz Sattar Drama / Romance Malay Film Productions
Roh Membela
(Spirit Guide)
B. N. Rao Nordin Ahmad, Neng Yatimah, Daeng Idris, Normadiah, Haji Mahadi, Salleh Kamil, Aziz Sattar Malay Film Productions
Saudara-ku
(My Relations)
Laurie Fredment Darasalam, Ahmad Shah, Maria Menado, Marsita Cathay-Keris Film
Selamat Hari Raya L. Krishnan S. Roomai Noor, Maria Menado, Salleh Ghani, Umi Kalthum, M. Amin, Wahid Satay Cathay-Keris Film
Selamat Tinggal Kekaseh-ku
Good Bye, My Sweethearts
L. Krishnan S. Roomai Noor, Kasma Booty, M. Amin, Noly Lim, Cheng Li Li, Shariff Medan, Dollah Sarawak, Yunalis, Jaafar, Sri A Unety Cathay-Keris Film
1956
Adam S. Roomai Noor S. Roomai Noor, Hasnah Rahman, Nursiah Yem, M. Amin, Umi Kalthum, Rahimah Alias Cathay-Keris Film
Adek-ku
My Younger Brother
B. N. Rao Ahmad Mahmud, Rosnani Jamil, Saloma, Haji Mahadi, Siti Tanjong Perak, Malik Sutan Muda, Omar Suwita, Mohd Hamid, Aziz Sattar Drama Malay Film Productions
Azan L. Krishnan S. Roomai Noor, Nursiah K, Shariff Medan, Salleh Ghani, Umi Kalthum, M. Amin Cathay-Keris Film
Anak-ku Sazali
(My Son, Sazali)
Phani Majumdar P. Ramlee, Zaiton, Rosnani Jamil, Nordin Ahmad, Hashimah Yon, Daeng Idris, Habsah Buang, Malik Sutan Muda, Ibrahim Pendek, S. Kadarisman, Siti Tanjong Perak, HM Rohaizad, Kemat Hassan, Fatimah, Salbiah, Omar Suwita, Shariff Dol, Tony Castello, Habibah, Rahman, Idrus, Suriani Drama / Family Malay Film Productions
Entered into the 1957 Asia Pacific Film Festival
Dondang Sayang L. Krishnan Nursiah Yem, Mustapha Maarof, Hasnah Rahman, M. Amin Cathay-Keris Film
Hang Tuah
(The Legend of Hang Tuah)
Phani Majumdar P. Ramlee, Saadiah, Ahmad Mahmud, Zaiton, Haji Mahadi, Daeng Idris, Yusof Latiff, Nordin Ahmad, S. Shamsuddin, Aziz Sattar, Hashim Nur, Siti Tanjung Perak, Mariani, Saamah, Salbiah, Mustarjo, Nyak Osman, Rahmah Rahmat, S. Sudarmaji, Omar Hitam, Salleh Kamil, Omar Suwita, Jaafar, Muhammad Hamid, Malik Sutan Muda, A. Rahim, Mustapha Maarof, S. Kadarisman, Mahmud June, Raja Hamidah Historical / Drama / Action Malay Film Productions
Second coloured film produced in Malaya
Entered into the 1956 Asia Pacific Film Festival
Based on Hang Tuah. First Eastmancolour film in Southeast Asia.
Ke'adilan Illahi
(Divine Justice)
K. M. Basker Yusof Latiff, Saadiah, S. Kadarisman, Daeng Idris Malay Film Productions
Mega Mendong L. Krishnan S. Roomai Noor, Supatri, Mustapha Maarof, R. Suriani Cathay-Keris Film
Penchuri
(The Thieves)
K. M. Basker Yusof Latiff, Siput Sarawak, S. Kadarisman, Siti Tanjung Perak Drama / Romance Malay Film Productions
Ribut Third Malay color film in (Gevacolor)
Semerah Padi P. Ramlee Nordin Ahmad, Saadiah, P. Ramlee, Daeng Idris, Normadiah, Salleh Kamil, A. Rahim, Omar Suwita, Musalmah, Malik Sutan Muda, Saamah, Zainon, Kemat Hassan, Shariff Dol, Mohd Hamid, Nyak Osman Drama Malay Film Productions
1957
Badjau Anak Laut
(Bajao, The Sea Gypsies)
Lamberto V. Avellana Rosa Rosal, Tony Santos, Leroy Salvador, Joseph de Cordova, Vic Silayan, Oscar Keesee, Pedro Faustino Drama Cathay-Keris Film
Belantara S. Ramanathan Nordin Ahmad, Normadiah, Salleh Kamil, S. Shamsuddin, Daeng Idris, A. Rahman, Musalmah, Sureini Sani Malay Film Productions
Bujang Lapok P. Ramlee P. Ramlee, S. Shamsuddin, Aziz Sattar, Normadiah, Zaiton, Dayang Sofia, Siti Tanjung Perak, Rohayu Maaji, M. Babjan, Saamah, Shariff Dol, Malek Sutan Muda, Prani Prawat, Nen Junainah, Rokiah, Kemat Hassan, M. Rafee, Bibah, Nyong Ismail Musical comedy Malay Film Productions
Hantu Jerangkong
(The Skeletal Ghost)
Dhiresh Ghosh Aziz Jaafar, Hashimah Yon, Habsah, Omar Suwita, Zainon, Aziz Sattar, S. Shamsuddin Horror Malay Film Productions
Kaseh Sayang Phani Majumdar Haji Mahadi, Neng Yatimah, Saadiah, Hashimah Yon, Jins Shamsuddin, Aziz Sattar Drama Malay Film Productions
Kembali Sa-orang
(A Man Is Back)
Ramon A. Estella Ahmad Mahmud, Saadiah, Salleh Kamil, Mariani, Daeng Idris, Sunatri, Saamah Drama Malay Film Productions
Mogok K. M. Basker Ahmad Mahmud, Saadiah, S. Kadarisman, Mariani, Daeng Idris, Siti Tanjung Perak Drama Malay Film Productions
Pancha Delima P. Ramlee Jins Shamsuddin, Hashimah Yon, Udo Omar, Haji Mahadi, Aini Hayati, R. Suriani, R. Juminah, Shariff Dol, Kemat Hassan, Ali Fiji, Mohd Rafee, Omar Suwita, Babjan, Zainon, Hassan Kadir, S. Ramanathan, Aziz Sattar, S. Shamsuddin, P. Ramlee Fantasy Malay Film Productions
Pontianak B. N. Rao Maria Menado, M. Amin, Wahid Satay, Salmah Ahmad, Karim Latiff Horror Cathay-Keris Film
Putera Bertopeng K. M. Basker Ahmad Mahmud, Normadiah, Daeng Idris, A. Rahim, S. Kadarisman, Haji Mahadi, Aziz Sattar Drama Malay Film Productions
Dendam Pontianak B. N. Rao Maria Menado, Mustapha Maarof, Wahid Satay Horror Cathay-Keris Film
Preceded by Pontianak (1957)
Rumah Panjang (Long House) Phani Majumdar Kevin Buchannan, Luli Gagat Malay Film Productions. An Eastmancolour film.
Salah Sangka B. N. Rao Cathay-Keris Film
Seruan Darah Chew Cheng Kok Ahmad Mahmud, Neng Yatimah, Yusof Latiff Malay Film Productions
1958
Anak Pontianak
(Son of the Vampire)
Ramon A. Estella Jins Shamsuddin, Hashimah Yon, Dayang Sofia, S. Kadarisman, Aziz Sattar Horror Malay Film Productions
Azimat Rolf Bayer Pancho Magalona, Saloma, Tita Doran, Ahmad Mahmud, Jins Shamsuddin, Salleh Kamil Drama Malay Film Productions
Che Mamat Parang Tajam S. Roomai Noor Wahid Satay, Salmah Ahmad Comedy Cathay-Keris Film
Chinta Gadis Rimba (The Virgin of Borneo) L. Krishnan S. Roomai Noor, Narang, M. Amin Romance Cathay-Keris Film
Coloured film
Doktor
(Doctor)
Phani Majumdar Aziz Jaafar, Zaiton, S. Kadarisman, Haji Mahadi, Aini Hayati Drama Malay Film Productions
Gergasi Dhiresh Ghosh Aziz Jaafar, Hashimah Yon, Rokiah Jaafar, Haji Mahadi, Aziz Sattar Horror Malay Film Productions
Hantu Kubor Chew Cheng Kok Aziz Jaafar, Hashimah Yon, S. Kadarisman, Aziz Sattar, S. Shamsuddin Horror Malay Film Productions
Ikan Duyong Cathay-Keris Film
Kaki Kuda Kirdar Sharma Aziz Sattar, S. Shamsuddin, Normadiah, Saloma, Mustarjo, Ani Jasmin Comedy Malay Film Productions
Masharakat Pinchang
(Imperfect Society)
Phani Majumdar S. Kadarisman, Salleh Kamil, Tony Castello, Rosnani Jamil, Neng Yatimah, Daeng Idris, Haji Mahadi, A. Rahim Drama Malay Film Productions
Orang Lichin L. Krishnan S. Roomai Noor, Maria Menado, Mahmood June, M. Amin Mystery / Horror Cathay-Keris Film
Orang Minyak
(The Oily Man)
L. Krishnan S. Roomai Noor, Salmah Ahmad, Nordin Ahmad, Mahmud June, M. Amin Horror Cathay-Keris Film
Based on Orang Minyak
Sergeant Hassan Lamberto Avellana, P. Ramlee P. Ramlee, Saadiah, Jins Shamsudin, Salleh Kamil, Daeng Idris, Aini Jasmin, Kapten John Gray RMR, Kapten David Downe RM, Sarjan Pon, Koperal Rashid, Nyong Kamil, Leng Hussein, Omar Rojik, S. Shamsuddin, M. Rafee, Adik Jaafar, Kemat Hassan, Habibah, Omar Suwita, Zainol Bakar, Ali Fiji Drama / Action Malay Film Productions
Satay K. M. Basker Wahid Satay, Aidi Ali, Salmah Ahmad, Puteh Lawak Comedy / Family Cathay-Keris Film
Entered into the 1959 Asia Pacific Film Festival
Selendang Delima K. M. Basker Latifah Omar, Maria Menado, M. Amin, Abdullah Chik, Norsiah Yem Drama / Fantasy Cathay-Keris Film
Serangan Orang Minyak L. Krishnan M. Amin, Nordin Ahmad, Latifah Omar, Udo Omar, Wahid Satay Thriller Cathay-Keris Film
Sri Menanti Phani Majumdar Salleh Kamil, Zaiton, Chang Chong, Dong Tan, S. Kadarisman, S. Shamsuddin, Ibrahim Pendek Malay Film Productions
Sumpah Orang Minyak
(Curse of the Oil Man)
P. Ramlee P. Ramlee, Salleh Kamil, Shariff Dol, Sri Dewi, Marion Willis, Daeng Idris, Haji Mahadi, Ali Rahman, Malik Sutan Muda, Salbiah, M. Rafee, Fatimah Osman, Rahmah Rahmat, Ahmad C, Raja Hamidah, Mustarjo, Nyong Ismail, Ahmad Ghani, Rokiah Hashim, Pranic Pramut Fantasy / Horror Malay Film Productions
Entered into the 1958 Asia Pacific Film Festival
Sumpah Pontianak
(Curse of the Vampire)
B. N. Rao Maria Menado, Mustapha Maarof, Salmah Ahmad, Shariff Medan, Puteh Lawak, Wahid Satay, Mat Sentol, Yem, Rahimah Alias, Aman Belon, Omar Hitam Horror Cathay-Keris Film
Preceded by Pontianak (1957) and Dendam Pontianak (1957)
Taufan
(Typhoon)
T. C. Santos Ahmad Mahmud, Zaiton, Salleh Kamil, Mariani, Omar Suwita, Nyak Othman, Saamah, Ibrahim Pendek, Aziz Sattar Drama / Romance Malay Film Productions
1959
Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup Jamil Sulong Aziz Jaafar, Zaiton, Neng Yatimah, Salleh Kamil, S. Kadarisman, Haji Mahadi, Rahmah Rahmat, Bat Latiff, Hasnah Hassan Drama / Family Malay Film Productions
Bawang Puteh Bawang Merah S. Roomai Noor Latifah Omar, Umi Kalthum, Mustapha Maarof, Siti Tanjung Perak, Aminah Yem, Shariff Medan Fantasy Cathay-Keris Film
Based on Bawang Merah Bawang Putih
Dandan Setia Dhiresh Ghosh Jins Shamsuddin, Saadiah, Aziz Jaafar, Normadiah, Rahmah Rahmat Fantasy Malay Film Productions
Hati Batu
(Die-Hard)
M. Amin M. Amin, Roseyatimah Cathay-Keris Film
Jula Juli Bintang Tiga B. N. Rao Salmah Ahmad, Abdullah Chik, Wahid Satay Fantasy Cathay-Keris Film
Korban Fitnah
(Victim of Slander)
P. L. Kapur Maria Menado, Siput Sarawak, Sukarno M. Noor, AN Alcaff, Abdul Hadi, Syed Hassan, Izat Amir Drama Cathay Keris Film-Maria Menado Production co-production
Screened at the 2003 Singapore Film Festival
Mahsuri B. N. Rao Kasma Booty, Nordin Ahmad, S. Roomai Noor Period drama Cathay Keris Film
Entered into the 1959 Asia Pacific Film Festival
Adaptation of Tunku Abdul Rahman's Mahsuri. Taken in Gevacolor.
Musang Berjanggut
(The Bearded Fox)
P. Ramlee P. Ramlee, Saadiah, Ahmad Nisfu, Udo Omar, Malik Sutan Muda, Nyong Ismail, Mustarjo, Shariff Dol, Habsah Buang, Kemat Hassan, Raden Sudiro, Momo Latiff, Babjan Jim, Zainon Fiji, M. Rafee, A. Rahim, Mahmood, Ali Fiji, Ahmad C Comedy Malay Film Productions
Nujum Pa' Belalang
(The Fortune-telling of Pa' Belalang)
P. Ramlee P. Ramlee, Bat Latiff, Hashimah Yon, Aziz Sattar, S. Shamsuddin, Ahmad Nisfu, Kemat Hassan, Shariff Dol, Udo Omar, Saamah, Habsah Buang, Malik Sutan Muda, M. Rafee, Mahmood, M. Zain, CE Hashim, Ibrahim Hasan, Ali Fiji, Busra Comedy Malay Film Productions
Entered into the 1960 Asia Pacific Film Festival
Pendekar Bujang Lapok
(The Three Over-age Bachelor Warriors)
P. Ramlee P. Ramlee, S. Shamsuddin, Aziz Sattar, Roseyatimah, Mustarjo, Ahmad Nisfu, Momo Latiff, Ibrahim Pendek Action / Comedy Malay Film Productions
Entered into the 1959 Asia Pacific Film Festival
Preceded by Bujang Lapok (1957)
Puteri Gunong Banang Dhiresh Ghosh Sri Dewi, Ahmad Mahmud, Hashimah Yon, Salleh Kamil, Kemat Hassan, S. Kadarisman Drama Malay Film Productions
Raden Mas L. Krishnan Nordin Ahmad, Latifah Omar, M. Amin, Siput Sarawak, Mahmud June, Siti Tanjung Perak, Shariff Medan, Umi Kalthum, Mustapha Maarof Drama Cathay-Keris Film
Based on Raden Mas
Entered into the 1960 Asia Pacific Film Festival
Rahsia Hati-ku
(My Secret Heart)
Naz Achnas Sharifah Hanim, Maznah Ahmad, M. Amin Coloured film
Raja Laksamana Bentan Jamil Sulong Ahmad Mahmud, Normadiah, Aziz Jaafar, Rosnani Jamil, S. Kadarisman, Salleh Kamil, Haji Mahadi, Rahmah Rahmat, Aziz Sattar Drama Malay Film Productions
Based on the characters in the story Sultan Mahmud Mangkat Dijulang
Rasa Sayang Eh... L. Krishnan Wahid Satay, Dollah Sarawak, Kasma Booty, Salmah Ahmad, M. Amin, Yem Drama / Comedy Cathay-Keris Film
Samseng
(The Thugs)
Ramon A. Estella Jins Shamsuddin, Rosnani Jamil Malay Film Productions
Saudagar Minyak Urat
(Massage Oil Merchant)
Ramon A. Estella S. Kadarisman, Normadiah, S. Shamsuddin, Aziz Sattar, Mariani, Saloma, Leng Hussein, Ibrahim Pendek, Ahmad Nisfu Comedy Malay Film Productions
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