List of films of the Dutch East Indies

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Film poster for Loetoeng Kasaroeng, the first locally produced film released in the Dutch East Indies Loetoeng Kasaroeng p67.jpg
Film poster for Loetoeng Kasaroeng , the first locally produced film released in the Dutch East Indies

A total of 112 fictional films are known to have been produced in the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia) between 1926 and the colony's dissolution in 1949. The earliest motion pictures, imported from abroad, were shown in late 1900, [1] and by the early 1920s imported serials and fictional films were being shown, often with localised names. [2] Dutch companies were also producing documentary films about the Indies to be shown in the Netherlands. [3] The first reports of fictional film production in the Indies date from 1923, although the work in question was not completed. [4] The first locally produced film, Loetoeng Kasaroeng , was directed by L. Heuveldorp and released on 31 December 1926. [5]

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Between 1926 and 1933 numerous other local productions were released. Although Dutchmen like Heuveldorp and G. Krugers continued to be active in the industry, the majority of filmmakers and producers were ethnic Chinese. [6] The Tan brothers (Khoen Yauw and Khoen Hian) and The Teng Chun were major producers during this period, while the Wong brothers (Nelson, Othniel, and Joshua) were among the more prominent directors. [7] During the mid-1930s, production dropped as a result of the Great Depression. [8] The release of Albert Balink's commercially and critically successful Terang Boelan (Full Moon) in 1937 led to renewed interest in filmmaking, [9] and 1941 saw thirty locally produced films. [10] This rate of production declined after the Japanese occupation beginning in early 1942, closing all but one film studio; [11] this resulted in several films which had begun production in 1941 being released several years later. [12] The majority of films produced during the occupation were short propaganda pieces. [13] Following the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence in 1945 and during the ensuing revolution several films were made, by both pro-Dutch and pro-Indonesian backers; the Dutch formally recognised Indonesia's sovereignty on 27 December 1949, leaving the Dutch East Indies defunct. [14] [15]

Generally films produced in the Indies dealt with traditional stories or were adapted from existing works. [16] The early films were silent, with Karnadi Anemer Bangkong (Karnadi the Frog Contractor; 1930) generally considered the first talkie; [17] later films would be in Dutch, Malay, or an indigenous language. All were black-and-white. [lower-alpha 1] [18]

According to the Indonesian film scholar Misbach Yusa Biran, the films released during this period could not be classified as truly Indonesian films as there was no sense of nationalism within them. [19] The American visual anthropologist Karl G. Heider writes that all films from before 1950 are lost. [20] However, JB Kristanto's Katalog Film Indonesia (Indonesian Film Catalogue) records several as having survived at Sinematek Indonesia's archives, [21] [22] and Biran writes that several Japanese propaganda films have survived at the Netherlands Government Information Service. [23]

Pre-independence

Key
Indicates uncertain year of production
TitleYearDirectorCastSynopsisRef(s).
Loetoeng Kasaroeng 1926L. HeuveldorpMartoana, OemarPurbararang teases her sister as the latter is dating a monkey. However, it is actually magical and, in its human form, more handsome than Purbararang's lover. [24] [25]
Eulis Atjih 1927 G. Krugers Arsad, SoekriaA man leaves his beautiful young wife Eulis Atjih and their child to lead a life of partying. She falls into poverty and, when he returns several years later, he is also poor. [24] [26]
Lily van Java 1928 Nelson Wong Lie Lian Hoa, Lie Bouw Tan, Kwee Tiang An, Yah Kwee PangThe daughter of a rich man is forced to marry a person she does not love and secretly has a relationship with another man. [24] [27]
Resia Boroboedoer 1928Un­knownOlive YoungA Chinese woman follows a book to Borobudur temple to search for the ashes of Gautama Buddha. Upon failing, she becomes an ascetic. [24] [28]
Setangan Berloemoer Darah 1928Un­knownUn­knownTan Hian Beng looks for his father's killer and has his vengeance using martial arts. [29]
Njai Dasima 1929 Lie Tek Swie Nurhani, Anah, Wim Lender, MomoDasima, the mistress of a rich Englishman, is tricked into leaving him and her daughter by a greedy couple. [24] [30]
Rampok Preanger1929 Nelson Wong Ining Resmini, MS FerryUnknown [31] [32]
Si Tjonat 1929 Nelson Wong May Ku Fung, Herman SimTjonat escapes from Batavia after killing one of his friends. He tries to kidnap his love interest, Lie Gouw Nio, but is stopped by Thio Sing Sang. [31] [33]
Karnadi Anemer Bangkong 1930 G. Krugers Un­knownA comedy following the exploits of a young frog hunter named Karnadi [34] [35]
Lari ke Arab1930 Wong brothers Ining Resmini, OemarA ne'er-do-well Javanese man tries to escape the realities of the Great Depression by running away to Mecca. [36] [37]
Nancy Bikin Pembalesan 1930 Lie Tek Swie Un­knownDasima's daughter Nancy returns to the Dutch East Indies in a quest to avenge her mother's death. This leads to the murderers' deaths. [31] [38]
Njai Dasima 1930 Lie Tek Swie Nurhani, Anah, Wim Lender, MomoDasima, the former mistress of a rich Englishman, lives with the greedy couple that tricked her. When she realises that they have been dishonest, they have her killed. [31] [39]
De Stem des Bloeds
(alternatively, Njai Siti)
1930 Ph. Carli Annie Krohn, Sylvain Boekebinder, Vally LankSiti awaits her lover's return. However, when he comes he cannot find her. He is able to unite with the family after his stepdaughter unwittingly falls in love with her half-brother. [31] [40]
Si Ronda 1930 Lie Tek Swie Bachtiar Effendi , MomoAn action film based on a previously existing work [31] [41]
Boenga Roos dari Tjikembang 1931 The Teng Chun Un­knownOh Ay Ceng is forced to marry a rich girl. Their daughter becomes engaged but dies before marriage. Her fiancé then marries Oh's daughter from his former lover. [31] [42]
Huwen op Bevel
(alternatively, Terpaksa Menika)
1931 G. Krugers Un­knownAn Indonesian intellectual falls in love with a woman, who is told to marry someone else. [43] [44]
Indonesia Malaise 1931 Wong brothers MS Ferry, OemarA young woman is forced to marry a man she does not love. He leaves her and her lover is imprisoned, making her depressed. She recovers when her lover is released. [31] [45]
Melati van Agam 1931 Lie Tek Swie A. Rachman, Neng Titi, Oemar, Bachtiar Effendi Norma loves Idrus but is forced to marry a rich man. Idrus falls ill and dies, and, several years later, Norma goes to Idrus' grave and commits suicide. (in two parts) [31] [46]
Sam Pek Eng Tay 1931 The Teng Chun Un­knownBased on a Chinese legend. Eng Tay and Sam Pek are in love, but are separated. She is sequestered and Sam Pek is killed; Eng Tay throws herself upon his grave. [31] [47]
Si Pitoeng 1931 Wong brothers Herman Sim, Ining Resmini, Zorro Si Pitung, a bandit from Batavia, faces wits with the Dutch constable A.W.V. Hinne. [31] [48]
Sarinah1931 Ph. Carli Annie KrohnA romance set on the south coast of Java [49]
Sinjo Tjo Main di Film
(alternatively, Tjo Speelt Voor de Film)
1931M. H. SchillingM. H. Schilling, Ida SchillingA comedy based on the Schillings' radio work in Bandung [lower-alpha 2] [50] [51]
Karina's Zelfopoffering
(alternatively, Pengorbanan Karina)
1932 Ph. Carli Annie KrohnDetails the life of Raden Ajeng Karina, a woman of mixed-descent who lives in the palace at Yogyakarta [52]
Njai Dasima 1932 Bachtiar Effendi Momo, OesmanDasima is tricked into leaving her lover and daughter by a greedy couple. When she realises that they have been dishonest, she is killed. [43] [53]
Zuster Theresia 1932M. H. SchillingM. H. Schilling, Daisy Diephuis, Henk Maschhaup, Alle HeymannHenk works in Bandung and marries his boss' daughter. Henk calls Flora to help raise his child, but she goes to a nunnery when Daisy becomes a better mother. [54]
Pat Bie To
(alternatively, Delapan Wanita Tjantik)
1933 The Teng Chun Un­knownA martial arts story [55]
Pat Kiam Hap
(alternatively, Delapan Djago Pedang)
1933 The Teng Chun Un­knownA martial arts story [55]
Ouw Peh Tjoa
(alternatively, Doea Siloeman Uler Puti en Item)
1934 The Teng Chun Un­knownBased on a Chinese legend. A man marries a snake disguised as a woman. When the snake is discovered, she is caught but not killed as she is pregnant. [43] [56]
Ang Hai Djie1935 The Teng Chun Un­knownUnknown [43] [57]
Pan Sie Tong1935 The Teng Chun Un­knownUnknown [43] [58]
Poei Sie Giok Pa Loei Tay1935Un­knownUn­knownPoei Sie Giok, trained in martial arts since he was a child, defeats the master Loei Lo Ho, Loei's students, and Loei's wife. [59] [60]
Tie Pat Kai Kawin
(alternatively, Siloeman Babi Perang Siloeman Monjet)
1935 The Teng Chun Un­knownThe pig demon Tie Pat Kai marries a human woman. When her father drives him out, Tie kidnaps his wife and escapes. He is hunted down by two monks. [43] [61]
Anaknja Siloeman Oeler Poeti1936 The Teng Chun Un­knownA sequel to Ouw Phe Tjoa. The child of the white snake and her human husband looks for its mother. [59] [62]
Lima Siloeman Tikoes1936 The Teng Chun Un­knownA woman, aided by a cat demon, must discover which person is her husband and which is actually five mouse demons passing as him. [59] [63]
Pareh 1936 Mannus Franken , Albert Balink Roegaya, E. T. Effendi, Doenaesih, Rd Mochtar Mahmud, a fisherman, is in love with Wagini, a farmer's daughter. However, local superstition dictates that their relationship will bring disaster. [59] [64]
Pembakaran Bio "Hong Lian Sie"
(alternatively, Moesnanja Gowa Siloeman Boeaja Poeti)
1936 The Teng Chun Un­knownThe gang of Kuen Luen Pai fights against that of Oen Kung Pai after a ship containing weapons is destroyed. [59] [65]
Gadis jang Terdjoeal 1937 The Teng Chun Un­knownHan Nio is sold to a rich man as his wife. They live unhappily and eventually Han dies. Her former lover tries to take revenge against the husband but is killed. [59] [66]
Terang Boelan
(alternatively, Het Eilan der Droomen)
1937 Albert Balink Rd Mochtar , Roekiah, E. T. EffendiRohaya is in love but forced to marry a man she does not love. She elopes but is caught. Her lover wins her back by fighting. [59] [67]
Fatima 1938 Joshua Wong , Othniel Wong Kartolo, E. T. Effendi, Rd Mochtar , Roekiah Fatima is in love with Idris, but the rich youth Ali tries to steal her. He is later arrested as the leader of a gang of bandits. [59] [68]
Oh Iboe 1938 The Teng Chun Lo Tjin Nio, BissoeA widower remarries and focuses on gambling, while his business is run by the dishonest Kian Hwat. His daughter Loan regains the family wealth after Kian steals it. [59] [69]
Tjiandjoer1938 The Teng Chun Lo Tjin Nio, BissoeThe spoiled Kim Tjiang has his brother Kim Djin exiled from home, but their father Koan Liong later realises his mistake. [59] [70]
Alang-Alang 1939 The Teng Chun Hadidjah, Mohamad Mochtar , Bissoe, Lena, MoesaSuhiyat is in love with Surati, but she is kidnapped. Suhiyat eventually rescues her. [59] [21]
Gagak Item 1939 Joshua Wong , Othniel Wong Kartolo, Roekiah, Rd Mochtar A bandit film, based on Zorro [71] [72]
Impian di Bali1939Un­knownUn­knownA couple travel through Bali. Includes comedic acts and music. [73] [74]
Roesia si Pengkor
(alternatively, Hadji Saleh)
1939 The Teng Chun Da'ing, Bissoe, Hadidjah Suti is left with her mother while her father leaves town. She is courted by several boys, including the one she loves. The two marry after overcoming the other suitors. [73] [75]
Dasima 1940 Tan Tjoei Hock S Soekarti, Mohamad Mochtar , M Sani, S TalibDasima divorces from her husband then marries Samiun. Samiun spends her money on gambling and, she asks for it back, he has her killed. [73] [76]
Harta Berdarah 1940R Hu, Rd Ariffien Soelastri, Zonder, RS Fatimah, MoesaA rich man leaves his community in suffering while a young couple try to make their way. Eventually the rich man sees the negative influences of money. [73] [77]
Kartinah 1940 Andjar Asmara Ratna Asmara, Astaman, RA Tjokrohandoko, M Rasjid ManggisSuria's wife Titi has memory problems. Suria falls in love with her nurse Kartinah and, after Titi dies in an air raid, marries her. [73] [78]
Kedok Ketawa 1940 Jo An Djan Basoeki Resobowo , Oedjang, RS FatimahMarsinah and Basuki fall in love and are protected from thugs by "The Laughing Mask" [73] [79]
Kris Mataram 1940 Njoo Cheong Seng Fifi Young , Omar RodrigaThe noble R.A. Rusmini is in love with the commoner Bachtiar, but their love faces heavy opposition by traditional groups. [73] [80]
Matjan Berbisik 1940 Tan Tjoei Hock Hadidjah, Mohamad Mochtar , Bissoe, SaidHamid's father goes away and does not return until after his son is fully grown. By this time, Hamid and his caretaker's son are in competition for a young woman's love. [22] [73]
Melati van Agam 1940 Tan Tjoei Hock S Soekarti, AB Rachman, R Abdullah, S ThalibSiti Norma marries a man she does not love out of respect for her parents, but then elopes with her lover Idrus. [73] [81]
Rentjong Atjeh 1940 The Teng Chun Dewi Mada, Ferry Kock, Mohamad Mochtar , Hadidjah Two youths, Rusna and Daud, receive training to hunt and kill a pirate who left them orphans fifteen years prior. [73] [82]
Roekihati 1940 Joshua Wong , Othniel Wong Rd Djoemala , Roekiah, Kartolo, Annie Landouw Roekihati is married to Mansur. He begins to stray when he meets Aminah, but as Roekihati is ever-faithful he returns to her. [73] [83]
Siti Akbari 1940 Joshua Wong , Othniel Wong Annie Landouw , Kartolo, Rd Mochtar , Roekiah Siti Akbari's husband cheats on her, but eventually she finds happiness. [59] [84] [85]
Sorga Ka Toedjoe 1940 Joshua Wong , Othniel Wong Rd Djoemala , Roekiah, Kartolo, Annie Landouw Kasimin and Hadidjah, long-separated spouses, are reunited after the efforts of Hadidjah's niece Rasminah and her lover Hoesin. [86] [87]
Zoebaida 1940 Njoo Cheong Seng Fifi Young , Soerip, Aisah, Sally YoungA love story set in Timor [88] [89]
Air Mata Iboe 1941 Njoo Cheong Seng Fifi Young , Rd Ismail, Ali Joego , Soerip Sumadi takes vengeance on his siblings after they refuse to shelter their mother, Sugiati, after their father dies. [90] [91]
Ajah Berdosa 1941Wu TsunM Arief, S Waldy , Elly Joenara , SoetijemA man is tempted by a "modern" city woman and leaves his wife and son, only to find misfortune. [90] [92]
Aladin dengan Lampoe Wasiat 1941 Wong brothers Elly Joenara , Benny, Wolly SutinahThe poor youth Aladin falls in love with a princess and defeats the evil grand vizier. [93] [94]
Asmara Moerni 1941 Rd Ariffien AK Gani , Djoewariah, S. JoesoefA doctor falls in love with his maid, only to marry her after her fiancé dies. [90] [95]
Bajar dengan Djiwa 1941R HuA Bakar, Itjang Ali, Haroen, OesmanA drama following the interactions between several families, including the philanthropist Basuki and the ne'er-do-well Umar [73] [96]
Boedjoekan Iblis1941 Jo An Djan Rd Mochtar , E. T. Effendi, Anwar, Dewi RadiahUnknown [90] [97]
Djantoeng Hati 1941 Njoo Cheong Seng A Sarosa, Rr Anggraini, AriatiTwo girls, the traditional Karina and modernist Roesdjana, are in competition. The film warns that modernity is not necessarily the best path. [90] [98]
Elang Darat 1941 Inoe Perbatasari Astaman, Ali Joego , Rohana, SalamParlan is called to Kresek to track down a bandit called Elang Darat, who is revealed to be Parlan's half-brother Gunawi. [90] [99]
Garoeda Mas1941Jo An Djan Rd Mochtar , Dewi Radiah, E. T. Effendi, Rd KosasihUnknown [90] [100]
Ikan Doejoeng 1941 Lie Tek Swie Asmanah, Soerjono, A Thys, S Poniman Asmara is told to marry someone she does not love. She instead elopes with Sanusi and, when they are accosted by robbers, escapes into the night. [90] [101]
Koeda Sembrani 1941 Wong brothers Roekiah, Rd Djoemala , Wolly Sutinah, Kartolo The story of a winged horse [102] [103]
Lintah Darat 1941Wu Tsun Elly Joenara , Satijem, M Arief, Aboebakar DjoenaediKumala joins forces with Safi'i to deal with a loan shark and his wife, Kumala's selfish sister Asnah. [90] [104]
Matula 1941 Tan Tjoei Hock Ferry Kock, Dewi Mada, Mohamad Mochtar , BissoeMatula goes to a dukun , asks to be made handsome, and is told to pay with a life. He tries to use Emma as his payment, but is stopped by her father and her fiancé. [90] [105]
Moestika dari Djemar 1941Jo An Djan Dhalia, Rd Mochtar , DjoeriahUnknown [90] [106]
Noesa Penida 1941 Andjar Asmara Ratna Asmara, Astaman, Rd Ismail, Ali Joego Two brothers are in love with a princess, but differences in their castes leads to difficulty. [93] [107]
Pah Wongso Pendekar Boediman 1941 Jo Eng Sek LV Wijnhamer Jr. , Elly Joenara Barja begins a life of crime after his cousin rejects his advances, while Pah Wongso investigates his crimes. [108] [109]
Pah Wongso Tersangka 1941 Wu Tsun LV Wijnhamer Jr. , Sylvia Hatjirah, S Waldy , M SaripPah Wongso becomes a suspect [90] [110]
Panggilan Darah 1941Soetan Oesman Kariem Dhalia, Soerip, Wolly Sutinah, Mochtar WidjajaTwo orphans work at the home of Iskak. When his wife mistreats them, they run away, but find out that they are related to Iskak and thus return to him. [90] [111]
Pantjawarna 1941 Njoo Cheong Seng Mochtar Widjaja, Dhalia, Idris Martha, Omar RodrigaDescribed as the first musical in the Indies [90] [112]
Poesaka Terpendam 1941Un­known Roekiah, Rd Djoemala , Titing, Kartolo A group of people go on a search for hidden treasure. [90] [113]
Poetri Rimba 1941 Inoe Perbatasari Aisjah, Loedi, Ali Joego , Bissoe, SoetiatiAchmad is taken into a village after getting lost in the jungle. He competes against Perbada for the love of the leader's daughter. [90] [114]
Ratna Moetoe Manikam 1941Sutan Usman Karim Ratna Asmara, Astaman, Ali Joego , Inoe Perbatasari Two goddesses compete for the love of an earthly king. [93] [115]
Selendang Delima1941Henry L. DuarteCelly Young, Asmana, SoerjonoUnknown [93] [116]
Si Gomar 1941 Tan Tjoei Hock Tan Tjeng Bok, Hadidjah, Mohamad Mochtar , BissoeSoebardja and Mariani are separated and left orphans after robbers kill their parents. As adults they nearly marry each other, but are stopped when their cousin recognises them. [93] [117]
Singa Laoet 1941 Tan Tjoei Hock Tan Tjeng Bok, Hadidjah, Bissoe, Mohamad Mochtar Mahmud goes against a gang of pirates led by Singa Laoet ("Lion of the Sea") to discover who killed his father twenty years earlier. [90] [118]
Siti Noerbaja 1941 Lie Tek Swie Asmanah, Momo, Soerjono, A. Thys Sitti Nurbaya falls in love with Samsulbahri, but is forced to marry the criminal Datuk Meringgih to pay her father's debt. [90] [119]
Soeara Berbisa 1941Wu Tsun Rd Soekarno , Ratna Djoewita, Oedjang, SoehaenaMitra and Neng Mardinah fall in love, but the jealous Mardjohan spreads rumours that Mitra is the son of a thief. They reconcile and are revealed to be long-lost brothers. [93] [120]
Sorga Palsoe 1941 Tan Tjoei Hock Lo Tjin Nio, Hui Tong, Pun Tjiaw Lim, RohanaHian Nio is treated by as a servant by her mother. Her lover's boss, Bian Hong, marries her. However, she is distressed by the marriage, runs away, and dies. [73] [121]
Srigala Item 1941 Tan Tjoei Hock Tan Tjeng Bok, Hadidjah, Mohamad Mochtar , AisahMochtar is forced to live with his uncle after his father disappears. The cruel uncle and his son are often accosted by a masked figure known only as De Zwarte Wolf ("The Black Wolf"). [93] [122]
Tengkorak Hidoep 1941 Tan Tjoei Hock Tan Tjeng Bok, Mohamad Mochtar , Misnahati, BissoeDarmadji and his friends go to Mustika Island, where they witness Maha Daru being reborn after 2,000 years. They must defeat him to survive. [93] [123]
Tjioeng Wanara 1941Jo Eng SekR Sukran, Elly Joenara , AB Djoenaedi, M AriefTjioeng Wanara rebels against the cruel king of Galuh. [90] [124]
Wanita dan Satria 1941 Rd Ariffien Djoewariah, Ratna Djoewita, R HidajatA womaniser named Soedrajat abuses his status to gain women's trust before ultimately getting his comeuppance. [93] [125] [126]
1001 Malam1942Wu TsunUn­knownUnknown [93] [127]
Boenga Sembodja1942 Moh Said HJ Dhalia, Mohamad Mochtar , Tossin Effendi, AnwarUnknown [93] [128]
Mega Mendoeng 1942 Boen Kim Nam Rd Soekarno , Oedjang, Ratna Djoewita, Boen SofiatiKustini is betrayed by her friend Sujono, but they later reconcile. [90] [129]
Poelo Inten1942Un­known Mohamad Mochtar , Djoeriah, Noersani, Ramli BapetUnknown [93] [130]
Berdjoang 1943 Rd Ariffien Mohamad Mochtar , Sambas, Dhalia, Kartolo Anang and Saman compete for the love of Hasanah. After Anang joins the Japanese army, Hasanah decides she wants to be with him. [93] [131]
Di Desa1943 Roestam Sutan Palindih Mohamad Mochtar , Garkiah, EpenUnknown [lower-alpha 2] [93] [132]
Di Menara1943 Roestam Sutan Palindih Rd Soekarno , Garkiah, EpenUnknown [lower-alpha 2] [93] [133]
Kemakmoeran1943Un­knownUn­knownUnknown [lower-alpha 2] [134] [135]
Djatoeh Berkait1944B. Koesoema Astaman, Kartolo, DiminUnknown [lower-alpha 2] [134] [136]
Hoedjan1944 Inoe Perbatasari Aboebakar Djoenaedi, Dhalia, E. T. EffendiUnknown [lower-alpha 2] [134] [137]
Keris Poesaka1944Un­knownUn­knownUnknown [lower-alpha 2] [134] [138]
Koeli dan Romoesha1944Un­knownUn­knownPropaganda promoting the romusha programme [lower-alpha 2] [134] [139]
Key
Indicates uncertain year of production

Post-independence

TitleYearDirectorCastSynopsisRef(s).
Djaoeh Dimata 1948 Andjar Asmara Ratna Asmara, Ali Joego , Iskandar Sucarno, Djauhari EffendiSoelastri must go to Jakarta to earn a living after her husband Asrad goes blind. [134] [140]
Anggrek Bulan1948 Andjar Asmara Rd Soekarno , A. Hamid Arief , Nila Djuwita, Iskandar SucarnoKati is in a love triangle with Atma and Subrata, but Atma has other to worry about. [134] [141]
Air Mata Mengalir di Tjitarum 1948 Roestam Sutan Palindih Sofia, S Waldy , D Ismail, Rd EndangUnknown [134] [142]
Aneka Warna1949 Moh Said HJ A. Hamid Arief , Mochsin, R Busono, Annie MulyaThe story of Dul Kalong and Mat Codot, two fools from the Aneka Warna troupe who live in poverty. [134] [143]
Bengawan Solo 1949 Jo An Tjiang Sofia, Rd Mochtar , Mohamad Mochtar , Rd Dadang IsmailA village woman's two children are raised by different families after she drowns herself in the Solo River. [134] [144]
Gadis Desa 1949 Andjar Asmara Basuki Djaelani, Ratna Ruthinah, Ali Joego , Djauhari EffendiAbu Bakar falls in love with his landlord's daughter despite having a wife. [134] [145]
Harta Karun 1949 Usmar Ismail Rd Soekarno , A. Hamid Arief , Djauhari Effendi, HerawatiSuliati and Ahmad are in love, but Suliati's father will not bless the relationship because Ahmad is poor. [134] [146]
Tjitra 1949 Usmar Ismail Rd Soekarno, Nila Djuwita, Rd Ismail, A. Hamid Arief Harsono takes Suryani's virginity then flees to the city, where he is caught up in a murder case. [134] [147]
Menanti Kasih1949 Moh Said HJ Chatir Harro, A. Hamid Arief , Nila Djuwita, DjoeriahHusni Anwar discovers his schooling was paid for by Rachman, and now he must marry Rachman's daughter. [134] [148]
Saputangan 1949 Fred Young Pak Kasur, Chatir Harro, Noorsini, Netty Herawaty Hardjono goes blind while at sea, but has an operation to give him back his sight. [134] [149]
Sehidup Semati1949 Fred Young Ida Prijatni, Ali Joego , Chatir Harro, Djauhari EffendiDuring a trip to Bandung Kusmayadi proposes to Asmarani despite already being betrothed to Lasminah. [134] [150]

See also

Notes

  1. The first colour film produced completely in Indonesia, Wim Umboh's Sembilan, came in 1967. [18]
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A short film

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<i>Siti Noerbaja</i> 1941 film

Siti Noerbaja is a 1941 film from the Dutch East Indies. Directed by Lie Tek Swie, it was the first film adaptation of Marah Roesli's 1922 novel of the same name. Starring Asmanah, Momo, and Soerjono, it follows two star-crossed teenage lovers.

Si Ronda is a 1930 silent film from the Dutch East Indies which was directed by Lie Tek Swie and starred Bachtiar Effendi. Based on contemporary Betawi oral tradition, it follows the exploits of a bandit, skilled in silat, known as Si Ronda. In the lenong stories from which the film was derived, Ronda was often depicted as a Robin Hood type of figure. The production, now thought lost, was one of a series of martial arts films released between 1929 and 1931. Si Ronda received little coverage in the media upon its release. A second adaptation of the tale, Si Ronda Macan Betawi, was made in 1978.

<i>Sorga Ka Toedjoe</i> 1940 film

Sorga Ka Toedjoe is a 1940 film from the Dutch East Indies directed by Joshua and Othniel Wong for Tan's Film. It follows an older couple who are reunited by another, younger couple after years of separation. The black-and-white film, the first production by Tan's Film after the departure of Rd Mochtar, featured kroncong music and was targeted at lower-class native audiences. It was a commercial and critical success. Roekiah and Djoemala took leading roles in three more films before Tan's closed in 1942. Sorga Ka Toedjoe is now thought lost.

Sorga Palsoe is a 1941 film from the Dutch East Indies which was directed by Tan Tjoei Hock for Java Industrial Film. The tragedy, starring Lo Tjin Nio, Tong Hui, Lim Poen Tjiaw, and Rohana, was a commercial failure. It is likely lost.

<i>Dasima</i> 1940 film

Dasima is a 1940 film from the Dutch East Indies directed by Tan Tjoei Hock and produced by The Teng Chun. It is the third adaptation of G. Francis' 1896 novel Tjerita Njai Dasima.

Njai Dasima is a 1932 film from the Dutch East Indies which was directed by Bachtiar Effendi for Tan's Film. It was the second film adapted from G. Francis' 1896 novel Tjerita Njai Dasima, following a silent version in 1929. Starring Momo and Oesman, it followed a young Sundanese njai (concubine) who is tricked into marrying a man who does not love her and ultimately killed for her money. The film, the first talkie produced by its company, was also the first directed by a native Indonesian. The now-lost work received mixed critical reception.

<i>Tjioeng Wanara</i> 1941 film

Tjioeng Wanara is a 1941 film from the Dutch East Indies directed and produced by Jo Eng Sek. Starring R Sukran, Elly Joenara and AB Djoenaedi, it featured more than 500 people in supporting roles. The film follows a young prince named Tjioeng Wanara who must reclaim his throne from the cruel King of Galuh; it is adapted from the Sundanese legend of the same name.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Elly Yunara</span>

Elly Joenara was an Indonesian film actress who later became a producer. She was the wife of producer Djamaluddin Malik.

<i>Pantjawarna</i> 1941 film

Pantjawarna is a 1941 film from the Dutch East Indies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Star Film (Dutch East Indies company)</span> Former Dutch East Indies film production company

Star Film was a film production company in the Dutch East Indies. Established by Chinese-Indonesian businessman Jo Eng Sek and Chinese cameraman Cho' Chin Hsin in 1940, it produced five black-and-white films in 1940 and 1941; two of these were directed by Jo, and the remainder were directed by Wu Tsun. Another film was under production when the studio was closed following the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies. Star helped establish the careers of actors such as S Waldy and Elly Joenara, and produced screenplays written by Rd Ariffien and Saeroen; its output, however, is probably lost.

<i>Pah Wongso Tersangka</i> 1941 film

Pah Wongso Tersangka, also known under the Dutch title Pah Wongso Keert Terug, is a 1941 film from the Dutch East Indies directed by Wu Tsun for Star Film. Saeroen's first work for the company, it is a sequel to the 1940 detective film Pah Wongso Pendekar Boediman, and stars the social worker L. V. Wijnhamer, Jr as a man who comes under suspicion and must clear his name. This possibly-lost film was styled as a comedy.

References

Footnotes

  1. Biran 2009, p. 27.
  2. Biran 2009, p. 35.
  3. Biran 2009, p. 54.
  4. Biran 2009, p. 57.
  5. Biran 2009, pp. 61, 68.
  6. Biran 2009, pp. 379–381.
  7. Biran 2009, pp. 81, 97, 98.
  8. Biran 2009, p. 145.
  9. Biran 2009, p. 171.
  10. Biran 2009, pp. 384–385.
  11. Biran 2009, pp. 319, 332.
  12. Biran 2009, p. 284.
  13. Biran 2009, pp. 334, 340.
  14. Biran 2009, pp. 367–370.
  15. Kahin 1952, p. 445.
  16. Heider 1991, p. 15.
  17. Prayogo 2009, p. 14.
  18. 1 2 Republika 1996, Telah Pergi.
  19. Biran 2009, p. 45.
  20. Heider 1991, p. 14.
  21. 1 2 Filmindonesia.or.id, Alang-Alang.
  22. 1 2 Filmindonesia.or.id, Matjan Berbisik.
  23. Biran 2009, p. 351.
  24. 1 2 3 4 5 Biran 2009, p. 379.
  25. Filmindonesia.or.id, Loetoeng Kasaroeng.
  26. Filmindonesia.or.id, Eulis Atjih.
  27. Filmindonesia.or.id, Lily van Java.
  28. Filmindonesia.or.id, Resia Borobudur.
  29. Biran 2009, pp. 72 & 379.
  30. Filmindonesia.or.id, Njai Dasima (I).
  31. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Biran 2009, p. 380.
  32. Filmindonesia.or.id, Rampok Preanger.
  33. Filmindonesia.or.id, Si Tjonat.
  34. Biran 2009, pp. 76, 380.
  35. Filmindonesia.or.id, Karnadi.
  36. Biran 2009, pp. 114, 380.
  37. Filmindonesia.or.id, Lari ke Arab.
  38. Filmindonesia.or.id, Nancy Bikin Pembalesan.
  39. Filmindonesia.or.id, Njai Dasima (II).
  40. Filmindonesia.or.id, De Stem Des Bloed.
  41. Filmindonesia.or.id, Si Ronda.
  42. Filmindonesia.or.id, Boenga Roos.
  43. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Biran 2009, p. 381.
  44. Het Nieuws 1931, Film-critieken.
  45. Filmindonesia.or.id, Indonesia Malaise.
  46. Filmindonesia.or.id, Melati Van Agam 1930.
  47. Filmindonesia.or.id, Sam Pek Eng Tay.
  48. Filmindonesia.or.id, Si Pitoeng.
  49. De Indische Courant 1931, Indische filmkunst.
  50. Biran 2009, pp. 117, 380.
  51. Filmindonesia.or.id, Sinjo 'Tjo'.
  52. Biran 2009, pp. 124, 381.
  53. Filmindonesia.or.id, Njai Dasima.
  54. Biran 2009, pp. 126–128, 381.
  55. 1 2 Biran 2009, pp. 147, 381.
  56. Filmindonesia.or.id, Ouw Peh Tjoa.
  57. Filmindonesia.or.id, Ang Hai Djie.
  58. Filmindonesia.or.id, Pan Sie Tong.
  59. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Biran 2009, p. 382.
  60. Filmindonesia.or.id, Poei Sie Giok.
  61. Filmindonesia.or.id, Tie Pat Kai Kawin.
  62. Filmindonesia.or.id, Anaknja Siloeman.
  63. Filmindonesia.or.id, Lima Siloeman.
  64. Filmindonesia.or.id, Pareh.
  65. Filmindonesia.or.id, Pembakaran Bio.
  66. Filmindonesia.or.id, Gadis jang Terdjoeal.
  67. Filmindonesia.or.id, Terang Boelan.
  68. Filmindonesia.or.id, Fatima.
  69. Filmindonesia.or.id, Oh Iboe.
  70. Filmindonesia.or.id, Tjiandjoer.
  71. Biran 2009, pp. 176, 383.
  72. Filmindonesia.or.id, Gagak Item.
  73. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Biran 2009, p. 383.
  74. Filmindonesia.or.id, Impian di Bali.
  75. Filmindonesia.or.id, Roesia si Pengkor.
  76. Filmindonesia.or.id, Dasima.
  77. Filmindonesia.or.id, Harta Berdarah.
  78. Filmindonesia.or.id, Kartinah.
  79. Filmindonesia.or.id, Kedok Ketawa.
  80. Filmindonesia.or.id, Kris Mataram.
  81. Filmindonesia.or.id, Melati Van Agam 1940.
  82. Filmindonesia.or.id, Rentjong Atjeh.
  83. Filmindonesia.or.id, Roekihati.
  84. Filmindonesia.or.id, Siti Akbari.
  85. Bataviaasch Nieuwsblad 1940, Cinema: Siti Akbari.
  86. Biran 2009, pp. 248, 383.
  87. Filmindonesia.or.id, Sorga Ka Toedjoe.
  88. Biran 2009, pp. 254, 383.
  89. Filmindonesia.or.id, Zoebaida.
  90. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Biran 2009, p. 384.
  91. Filmindonesia.or.id, Air Mata Iboe.
  92. Filmindonesia.or.id, Ajah Berdosa.
  93. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Biran 2009, p. 385.
  94. Filmindonesia.or.id, Aladin.
  95. Soerabaijasch Handelsblad 1941, Sampoerna: 'Asmara Moerni'.
  96. Filmindonesia.or.id, Bajar dengan Djiwa.
  97. Filmindonesia.or.id, Boedjoekan Iblis.
  98. Filmindonesia.or.id, Djantoeng Hati.
  99. Filmindonesia.or.id, Elang Darat.
  100. Filmindonesia.or.id, Garoeda Mas.
  101. Filmindonesia.or.id, Ikan Doejoeng.
  102. Biran 2009, pp. 224, 384.
  103. Filmindonesia.or.id, Koeda Sembrani.
  104. Filmindonesia.or.id, Lintah Darat.
  105. Filmindonesia.or.id, Matula.
  106. Filmindonesia.or.id, Moestika dari Djenar.
  107. Filmindonesia.or.id, Noesa Penida.
  108. Bataviaasch nieuwsblad 1941, Pah Wongso.
  109. Filmindonesia.or.id, Pah Wongso.
  110. Filmindonesia.or.id, Pah Wongso Tersangka.
  111. Filmindonesia.or.id, Panggilan Darah.
  112. Filmindonesia.or.id, Pantjawarna.
  113. Filmindonesia.or.id, Poesaka Terpendam.
  114. Filmindonesia.or.id, Poetri Rimba.
  115. Filmindonesia.or.id, Ratna Moetoe Manikam.
  116. Filmindonesia.or.id, Selendang Delima.
  117. Filmindonesia.or.id, Si Gomar.
  118. Filmindonesia.or.id, Singa Laoet.
  119. Filmindonesia.or.id, Siti Noerbaja.
  120. Filmindonesia.or.id, Soeara Berbisa.
  121. Filmindonesia.or.id, Sorga Palsoe.
  122. Filmindonesia.or.id, Srigala Item.
  123. Filmindonesia.or.id, Tengkorak Hidoep.
  124. Filmindonesia.or.id, Tjioeng Wanara.
  125. Filmindonesia.or.id, Wanita dan Satria.
  126. Soerabaijasch Handelsblad 1941, Sampoerna: 'Wanita dan Satria'.
  127. Filmindonesia.or.id, Seribu Satu.
  128. Filmindonesia.or.id, Boenga Sembodja.
  129. Pertjatoeran Doenia dan Film 1942, Studio Nieuws.
  130. Filmindonesia.or.id, Poelo Inten.
  131. Filmindonesia.or.id, Berdjoang.
  132. Filmindonesia.or.id, Di Desa.
  133. Filmindonesia.or.id, Di Menara.
  134. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Biran 2009, p. 386.
  135. Filmindonesia.or.id, Kemakmoeran.
  136. Filmindonesia.or.id, Djatoeh Berkait.
  137. Filmindonesia.or.id, Hoedjan.
  138. Filmindonesia.or.id, Keris Poesaka.
  139. Filmindonesia.or.id, Koeli dan Romoesha.
  140. Filmindonesia.or.id, Djauh Dimata.
  141. Filmindonesia.or.id, Anggrek Bulan.
  142. Filmindonesia.or.id, Air Mata Mengalir.
  143. Filmindonesia.or.id, Aneka Warna.
  144. Filmindonesia.or.id, Bengawan Solo.
  145. Filmindonesia.or.id, Gadis Desa.
  146. Filmindonesia.or.id, Harta Karun.
  147. Filmindonesia.or.id, Tjitra.
  148. Filmindonesia.or.id, Menanti Kasih.
  149. Filmindonesia.or.id, Saputangan.
  150. Filmindonesia.or.id, Sehidup Semati.

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