Zheng Zhegu
Biography
Zheng Zhegu was one of the earliest film actors in China. He had graduated from Jiangnan Suiying School. In 1911 he began to engage in new drama performances. In 1914, he joined the New Play Comrade Association and performed on the stage. In 1922, he founded the Star Film Company with Zheng Zhengqiu, Zhou Jianyun, etc., and served as the educational director of the Star Film School. Zheng once served as assistant teacher in the Yaofeng Opera Museum, and participated in the establishment of Xinmin Library as the general manager.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 1922, 2h 15m • as Cheng the Fruit Seller
Cheng the fruit seller is in love with the daughter of his neighbor the doctor, but the good doctor won't let him marry her unless Chang finds him more patients...
Movie - 1924, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1923, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1922, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A carpenter-turned-fruit seller courts a doctor’s daughter, but her father tells him that he’ll only marry his daughter to the man who can bring him more patients. Watch to see how Carpenter Zheng uses the tools of his trade to get the girl!