Sorga Palsoe

Sorga Palsoe 1940

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Mrs Roti treats her first daughter Hian Nio badly. On the other hand, she treats her other daughters, as her favorites. Hian Nio has a boyfriend, Kian Bie, who works for Bian Hong. But since Bian Hong, a widower, has feelings for Hian Nio, he fires Kian Bie in order to achieve his desire. Married to a man of wealth like Bian Hong does not make Han Nio happy, so she decides to run away while leaving her child, Gin Nio, behind. This child becomes the reason why she returns, but not long after that, she dies.

1940

Melati Van Agam

Melati Van Agam 1940

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Norma is a girl who sacrifices her personal happiness out of respect to her parents. Her lover, a poor young man named Idrus must let go of Norma when she marries a young wealthy man. Norma and ldrus are finally reunited inside the grave.

1940

Roesia si Pengkor

Roesia si Pengkor 1939

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Haji Saleh is going on a pilgrimage to the sacred mountain. Meanwhile, his wife and daughter, Suti, stay behind in Tangerang. As the beauty of the village, Suti attracts a lot of young men. But Saari is the one who she is interested in. Yet, Saari faces competition from Usin. In the end, Saari emerges victorious. Later, it is revealed that the one who has been keeping Suti out of danger is none other than Pengkor, who is her own father Haji Saleh.

1939

Dasima

Dasima 1940

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Winata’s preoccupation with his business causes a lot of conflict with his wife, Dasima. Eventually they end their marriage. Then Dasima becomes Samiun’s wife, who only wants Dasima’s wealth. When Samiun’s behavior gets worse, Dasima asks for a divorce. She demands for her jewelry, all of which are already gambled away by Samiun, be returned. Samiun makes a deal with Bang Puasa to get rid of Dasima. When she is cornered by Samiun and Puasa, she jumps off a bridge and dies. Later, the police arrest Samiun and Puasa.

1940

Si Gomar

Si Gomar 1941

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After a pirate attack, a family is separated. Soebardja is with his father while Mariani stays with the mother. Due to their long separation and different foster parents, Mariani and Soebardja almost get married to each other. But Ismail, their cousin, is the one who prevents the mistake from happening.

1941

Alang-alang

Alang-alang 1939

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Travelling through his coconut plantation, Suhiyat, the prodigal son of a wealthy man, runs into Suyati who is being harassed by Rainan. When he helps Surati, he also inflames the jealousy of Rasmina, the widow, who is attracted to him, even though she is courted by Karta. Heartbroken, she gets Rainan to abduct Surati. But she escapes inside the woods and manages to befriend the animals. These animals are the ones who save her when Rainan's men raid the woods to take her back. Finally Suhiyat rescues Suyati. Rasmina regrets her evil deeds and returns to her former husband, Karta.

1939

Aceh's Knife

Aceh's Knife 1940

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Bintara is a pirate captain who sails the Malaka strait. He robs ships and murders their crews. Two children survive one of the attacks. They are Rusna and Daud. 15 years later the two become teenagers and live in the woods. There they meet the courageous Panglima Ali. At that time, Bintara is still conducting his evil deeds. But his life is ended by Panglima Ali’s blade.

1940

Tie Pat Kai Kawin

Tie Pat Kai Kawin 1935

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The 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.

1935

Tjiandjoer

Tjiandjoer 1938

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The siblings, Kim Djin and Kim Tjiang’s characters are as different as between the earth and the sky. The older of the two is lazy and spoiled by his father. On the contrary, the father, Tan Koan Liong, underestimates the hardworking and honest, Kim Tjiang. His father even throws Kim Tjiang out of the house believing in Kim Djin's slanderous gossip. But in the end, Koan Liong realizes his mistakes.

1938

Oh Mother

Oh Mother 1938

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After his wife past away, Tjoa Kim Liong remarries and her daughter Loan has to live with her new step mother. Meanwhile Kim Liong is much more into gambling than taking care of his family. He delegates his business to Kian Hwat. But due to Kian Hwats dishonesty, Kim Liongs wealth falls into his lap. Later on, all of his wealth are restored thanks to the help of Goan Hin, Loans fiancé.

1938

Gadis jang Terdjoeal

Gadis jang Terdjoeal 1937

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Han Nio is in love with Oey Koen Beng. But her money-hungry mother pairs her off with a young wealthy man, Lim Goan Tek, to finance her gambling debt. Han Nio and Goan Tek's marriage is not a happy one, despite having a daughter, Lin Nio. Han Nio is even kicked out after Goan Tek loses his money even though it is actually Eng Swan, Han Nio's brother, who commits the theft. Koen Beng's meets Han Nio again after he tries to help Lin Nio. But Han Nio is already ill, and soon dies. Koen Beng takes revenge for his lover's death by paying Goan Tek a visit. But Eng Swan, who also wants to take revenge for Han Nio's death, gets there first and kills Goan Tek.

1937

Pembakaran Bio

Pembakaran Bio "Hong Lian Sie" 1936

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The burning of the Hong Lian Sie temple triggers a big fight between the Kuen Luen Pai clan and Oen Kung Pa clan. The temple is filled with secret weapons and led by evildoers who are fond of abusing the weak. The story is a classic battle of good versus evil.

1936

Lima Siloeman Tikoes

Lima Siloeman Tikoes 1936

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A wife is confused after her husband turns into two indistinguishable persons. Which one is the real husband? One of her husbands is actually the manifestation of the rat demon. Luckily, the God Djie Lay steps in by sending a magic cat in the size of a tiger to wipe of all of the five rat demons.

1936

Pan Sie Tong

Pan Sie Tong 1935

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The story is adapted from See Yoe's series.

1935

Ang Hai Djie

Ang Hai Djie 1935

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The story is adapted from See Yoe's series.

1935

Son of White Snake Ghost

Son of White Snake Ghost 1936

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The child feels as if he lives in a dream. He does not know who his human father is as his mother is the white snake ghost. He is often verbally and physically abused. In desperation, he runs away to seek his mother at the place where she is repenting. In his escape, he gets lost in the forest and falls into the hands of a giant monkey.

1936