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Ruan Lingyu

Chinese silent film actress · China · On the map · Actors · Lived 1910 to 1935 · aged 24

Ruan Ling-yu, also known by her English name Lily Yuen, was a Chinese actress in silent films. One of the most prominent Chinese film stars of the 1930s, her exceptional acting ability and suicide at the age of 24 led her to become an icon of Chinese cinema.

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1935Died8 March 1935National CustomsFilm, 1935Zhang LanNew WomenFilm, 1935Wei Ming1934Coming HomeFilmLifeFilm, 1934妓女Sea of Scented SnowFilm1933Chengshi zhi yeFilm, 女工Little ToysFilm, 1933Sister YeThree Modern LadiesFilm, 19331931A Spray of Plum BlossomsFilm, Hu Zhuli / JuliaLove and DutyFilm, 1931Yang Nai FanSpring in the Jade PalaceFilm, 1931苏三1930The Dream of the Ancient CapitalFilm, Yanyan1927A Married Couple in Name OnlyFilm, Shi MiaowenImperial Concubine Yang of BeijingFilm1910Born26 April 1910

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Country
China
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1935 · aged 24

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