Li Minwei

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Biography

Lai Man-wai, also romanised as Lay Min-wei or M.W. Ray, considered the "Father of Hong Kong Cinema", was the director of the first Hong Kong film Zhuangzi Tests His Wife in 1913. In the film, Lai played the role of the wife, partly due to the reluctance of women to participate in show business at the time.

Career Overview

Li Minwei has 14 screen credits in a career dating back to 1913. Signature works include 淞沪抗战实录, A Page of History. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
14
Birth Date
1893-09-25 00:00:00
Birth Place
Japon

Known For

Credits