Zheng Zhengqiu

Writing

Biography

Zheng Zhengqiu (1889-July 16, 1935), formerly known as Zheng Fangze. One of the earliest film writers and directors in China, the father of Chinese film. In 1913, he wrote and co-directed China's first short feature film "Die for Marriage". In 1922, with Zhang Shichuan and others, he founded the Star Film Company. On the morning of July 16, 1935, Zheng Zhengqiu died of illness in Shanghai at the age of 46.

Personal Info

• Known For Writing
• Gender Male
• Birthday January 25, 1889 (46 years old)
• Died July 16, 1935
• Place of Birth Shanghai, China