Fate of films sealed by poor offer From: New Straits Times | Date: March 16, 2006| Author: P.G. LIM | . Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

New Straits Times

03-16-2006

Fate of films sealed by poor offer
Byline: P.G. LIM
Edition: Main/Lifestyle
Type: Letter

I REFER to the article on the well-known actress Maria Menado, who describes the heart-rending tale of the destruction of the Pontianak series of films in which she appeared and which had brought her instant fame and success in the 1950s.

Ho Ah Loke of Keris Film Productions was the producer who teamed up with Loke Wan Tho...

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