Directing
Li Minwei
Born Sep 25, 1893 — Died Oct 26, 1953
From Japon
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.
Also Known As
Lai Man-Wai 黎民偉 黎民伟 Li Minwei Lay Min Wei Lay Min-Wei Li Min-wei Manwai Lai
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