On June 25, 1901, Wang was born as Wang Chunyuan (Chinese: 王春元) in Shanghai, China. Wang's ancestral home was in Tianjin.[1]
Career
Wang began his acting career with Jinan Film Company, appearing in his first film as an actor in 1929. In 1931, Wang became a director and directed his first film. From 1932 to 1940, Wang worked for several film studios, among them Yihua, Lianhua, Mingxing, and Xinhua. During the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, he continued acting in what became known as Solitary Island. In 1947, Wang founded Liangyou Film Company in Hong Kong. He joined the Shaw Brothers Studio in 1950, and worked there for ten years. He remained active until the late 1970s.[1]
Filmography
Films
This is a partial list of films.
1932 The Stone - also as Director
1939 Desperado (Chinese: 亡命之徒) - also as Writer and Director
1940 The Love of a Woman (Chinese: 潘巧雲) - also as Director
1969 Steal Emperor's Crown - Director
Personal life
On April 13, 1947, Wang moved to Hong Kong. Wang's wife was Yuen Mei-Wan. In 1988, Wang died.[1]
