Betty Loh Ti (樂蒂) (29 August 1937 - 27 December 1968) was a Chinese actress who was often described as the 'Chinese Classic Beauty'. In the 1960s, she was popular among both Chinese and Western filmgoers. August 29 is the 241st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (242nd in leap years), with 124 days remaining. ... 1937 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... December 27 is the 361st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1968 was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... The 1960s, or The Sixties, in its most obvious sense refers to the decade between 1960 and 1969, but the expression has taken on a wider meaning over the past twenty years. ...

Biography

Born in Shanghai, Chinese as 奚重儀, Betty was raised by her maternal grandmother following her parents' death. With her family, she left Shanghai in 1949 and settled in Hong Kong. Shanghai (Chinese: 上海; pinyin: ; Shanghainese IPA: ), situated on the banks of the Yangtze River Delta, is Chinas largest city. ... This article is about the domestic group. ... 1949 is a common year starting on Saturday. ...

Betty started her career in the film industry in 1952 and played in 44 films until her death in 1968. During this period, she joined three film production companies: Great Wall Film Production Limited (1953-1958), The Shaw Brothers (Hong Kong) Limited (1958-1964), and Motion Picture and General Investments Limited (1964-1968). In her 44 films, she played varied roles which showcased her skill as an actress. Look up Career in Wiktionary, the free dictionary A career is a course of successive situations that make up some activity. ... The film industry involves motion pictures studios, manufacturers of technical equipment and software, distribution and personnel on a global scale. ... 1952 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Film refers to the celluloid media on which movies are printed Film is considered by many to be an important art form; films entertain, educate, enlighten and inspire audiences. ... The Shaw Studio (邵氏片場), owned by Shaw Brothers (HK) Ltd. ...

She married the actor Peter Chen Ho in 1962. Her brother Kelly Lei Chen was also an actor with MP&GI. Several sources mention that she committed suicide, although this information is subject to debate. 1962 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Suicide (from Latin sui caedere, to kill oneself) is the act of wilfully ending ones own life; it is sometimes a noun for one who has committed or attempted the act. ...

Major Films

The Enchanting Shadow

In 1960, the Enchanting Shadow (倩女幽魂) was shown in the Cannes Film Festival. The film produced by the Shaw's Brother Production is the first Mandarin film in colour to take in a major international film festival. An enthusiastic reception was given by the Cannes audience to the film, and Betty was praised as 'The Most Beautiful Star of the East'. The palace in which the festival takes place. ... Mandarin  listen(Traditional: 北方話, Simplified: 北方话, Hanyu Pinyin: Běifānghuà, lit. ...

Dream of the Red Chamber

In 1962, she played the role of Lin Daiyu in this film, based on the world-renowned piece of literature of the same name written by Cao Xueqin during the Qing Dynasty, the love tragedy of the graceful girl with her cousin Jia Baoyu. Though the play was not well received, fans were touched by her performance. Dream of the Red Chamber (Chinese: 紅樓夢; pinyin: hóng lóu mèng) or Chronicles of the Stone (Chinese: 石頭記; pinyin: shí tóu jì), written by Cao Xueqin, is one of the greatest masterpieces of Chinese fiction, written in the 18th century during the Qing Dynasty. ... C o Xuěq n (Pinyin) (Chinese: 曹雪芹, WG:Tsao Hs eh-chin) (? 1715 - c. ... The Qing Dynasty (Manchu: daicing gurun; Chinese: 清朝; pinyin: qÄ«ng cháo; Wade-Giles: ching chao), sometimes known as the Manchu Dynasty, was founded by the Manchu clan Aisin Gioro, in what is today northeast China expanded into China proper and the surrounding territories of Inner Asia, establishing...

Love Eterne

In 1963, Betty Loh Ti became the Best Actress of Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan for her role in the legendary blockbuster Love Eterne. This film had broken the box office record in many South East Asia countries, Taipei even became 'the crazy city'. Many people saw the film over one hundred times, we can say it was as lengendary as Gone With The Wind in the Mandarin film world. This article needs cleanup. ... Location of Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is a subregion of Asia. ... City nickname: the City of Azaleas Capital District Xinyi Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 16 of 25 271. ... Gone With the Wind was an instant success. ...

Filmography

The films she played for the Great Wall Film Production Limited were as follow:

• "The Peerless Beauty" (1953)
  
• "Tales of the City" (1954)
  
• "Loves of the Youngsters" (1955)
  
• "Diamond Thief" (1955)
  
• "The Apartment for Women" (1956)
  
• "Sunrise" (1956)
  
• "Three Loves" (1956)
  
• "A Widow's Tears" (1956)
  
• "The Song of Harmony" (1957)
  
• "Suspicion" (1957)
  
• "The Chivalrous Songstress" (1957)
  
• "Love Affairs of a Confirmed Bachelor" (1959)

The films she played for The Shaw Brothers (Hong Kong) Limited were as follow:

• "The Magic Touch" (1958)
  
• "Love Letter Murder" (1959)
  
• "The Adventures of the Thirteenth Sister" (1959)
  
• "The Deformed" (1959)
  
• "The Malayan Affair" (1960)
  
• "Back Door" (1960)
  
• "Love Thy Neighbour" (1960)
  
• "The Enchanting Shadow" (1960)
  
• "When the Peach Blossoms Bloom" (1960)
  
• "The Rose of Summer" (1961)
  
• "The Pistol" (1961)
  
• "The Bride Napping" (1962)
  
• "Dream of the Red Chamber" (1962)
  
• "Mid-Nightmare (Part One)" (1962)
  
• "Mid-Nightmare (Part Two)" (1963)
  
• "Revenge of a Swordswoman" (1963)
  
• "Love Eterne" (1963)
  
• "My Lucky Star" (1963)
  
• "The Dancing Millionairess" (1964)
  
• "The Story of Sue San" (1964)
  
• "Sons of the Good Earth" (1965)

The films she played for Motion Picture and General Investments Limited (MP&GI)were as follow:

• "A Beggar's Daughter" (1965)
  
• "The Longest Night" (1965)
  
• "The Lucky Purse" (1966)
  
• "Lady in the Moon" (1966)
  
• "A Debt of Blood" (1966)
  
• "The Magic Fan" (1967)
  
• "Darling, Stay at Home" (1968)
  
• "Travels with a Sword" (1968)
  
• "Red Plum Pavilion" (1968)
  

See also

• Cinema of Hong Kong

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External link

• A website done by the fans of Betty in Taiwan: The Classic Beauty, Betty Loh Ti