An image of Charlie Chaplin on the cover of a 1922 edition of The Motion Picture Review. Overseas movies were often screened in China, and their stars often appeared on the cover of movie magazines.
An image of Charlie Chaplin on the cover of a 1922 edition of The Motion Picture Review. Overseas movies were often screened in China, and their stars often appeared on the cover of movie magazines.
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Film producers often created their own magazines, such as this 1927 publication from Wha Jet, a Shanghai silent film studio.
Film producers often created their own magazines, such as this 1927 publication from Wha Jet, a Shanghai silent film studio.
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A 1927 souvenir booklet depicting silent movie star Fan Xuepeng, who appeared in a number of early martial arts films.
A 1927 souvenir booklet depicting silent movie star Fan Xuepeng, who appeared in a number of early martial arts films.
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A souvenir booklet produced for the 1931 movie "The Vagabond King." The text describes it as being "bigger than 'The Love Parade,'" a reference to a popular film released the year before.
A souvenir booklet produced for the 1931 movie "The Vagabond King." The text describes it as being "bigger than 'The Love Parade,'" a reference to a popular film released the year before.
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Hu Die, sometimes known as Butterfly Wu, appears on the cover of a 1931 edition of Movie Weekly. Hu starred in some of the first films to feature Chinese dialogue.
Hu Die, sometimes known as Butterfly Wu, appears on the cover of a 1931 edition of Movie Weekly. Hu starred in some of the first films to feature Chinese dialogue.
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Some magazines like Xin'ge (or "New Songs") focused on the music produced to accompany movies.
Some magazines like Xin'ge (or "New Songs") focused on the music produced to accompany movies.
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Unlike their Hollywood counterparts, many Chinese movie publications of the 1920s and '30s used graphics or drawings on their covers, not photos.
Unlike their Hollywood counterparts, many Chinese movie publications of the 1920s and '30s used graphics or drawings on their covers, not photos.
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Using the stage name Lan Ping, Mao Zedong's future wife Jiang Qing, center, appears on the cover of Denton Gazette Semi-Monthly Pictorial.
Using the stage name Lan Ping, Mao Zedong's future wife Jiang Qing, center, appears on the cover of Denton Gazette Semi-Monthly Pictorial.
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A 1937 issue of The Chin-Chin Screen features an image from the sequel to the popular movie "The Boy Is a Girl."
A 1937 issue of The Chin-Chin Screen features an image from the sequel to the popular movie "The Boy Is a Girl."
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Pocket-sized publication Lin Loon Ladies' Magazine was targeted at China's urban women, running for almost 300 issues.
Pocket-sized publication Lin Loon Ladies' Magazine was targeted at China's urban women, running for almost 300 issues.
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Actress Lu Luming features on the cover of a 1939 issue of The Movie World.
Actress Lu Luming features on the cover of a 1939 issue of The Movie World.
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Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon in "Wuthering Heights," as depicted on the cover of Silver Screen (which was of no relation to the US magazine of the name).
Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon in "Wuthering Heights," as depicted on the cover of Silver Screen (which was of no relation to the US magazine of the name).
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Actress Lee Yi-Nin appears on the cover of a 1946 issue of Yitan, "Art Forum." Just five years later, the Chinese film industry was effectively dismantled by Mao's communist government.
Actress Lee Yi-Nin appears on the cover of a 1946 issue of Yitan, "Art Forum." Just five years later, the Chinese film industry was effectively dismantled by Mao's communist government.
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Chinese-language movie magazines were also produced for Chinese diaspora or overseas populations. Singapore publication Screen Voice, featured both Mandarin and Cantonese movie stars.
Chinese-language movie magazines were also produced for Chinese diaspora or overseas populations. Singapore publication Screen Voice, featured both Mandarin and Cantonese movie stars.
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Mao Zedong features on the cover of "New Cinema" magazine in 1951, two years after his communist government seized power.
Mao Zedong features on the cover of "New Cinema" magazine in 1951, two years after his communist government seized power.
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