Kao Pao-shu
Acting
Biography
Kao Pao-shu or Gao Baoshu (Chinese: 高寶樹; 1932–2000) was a Chinese actress, producer, writer and film director who appeared in over 100 films during her career. Originally from China, Kao moved to Hong Kong in 1951, where she acted in minor role before joining Shaw Brothers Studio in 1958. Here, she starred in over 80 films, working alongside directors Yueh Feng and Cheng Kang, and she made her directorial debut in 1970 in Lady with a Sword. Later she started her own company, producing films throughout the 1970s before she retired in the 1980s. In July 2000, she died at the age of 68.
Born: February 2, 1939
Place of Birth: Suzhou, China
Known For
The Adulteress
The noted actress Li Li-hua, star of more than sixty films since 1947, beautifully portrays the drugged, then disgraced wife of a peddler in the waning days of the Ching Dynasty. To make matters worse, she’s soon framed for her husband’s murder by her rapist - the son of the local magistrate! And even that isn’t the end of her woes. It’s best to have a box of tissues nearby as two expert directors ratchet up the emotional suspense in this consummate tearjerker.
King Drummer
Ling Yun plays the replacement hired for a popular band whose egotistic drummer quit to join a rival group. When the new arrival becomes a hit, he earns the jealous wrath of the predecessor. Meanwhile, the young drummer's mother is fervently against his music career. With the gorgeous Lily Ho as the manageress of the band and some terrific drumming set pieces, the whole thing, needless to say, comes off with a bang.
The Love Eterne
In this dreamy romance set in China during the fourth-century, a young woman convinces her parents to allow her to dress as a boy and attend university.
The Dream of the Red Chamber
The Ching Dynasty novel The Dream of The Red Chamber is not only the most widely read, but also the most filmed book in Chinese history. The sprawling love story has proven a challenge to many filmmakers, but this version is acclaimed as the most successful. A sumptuous feature which took three years of planning and another for production, it was a hugely popular and critical hit which still stands out as a classic of both 18th century literature and 1960s moviemaking.
Love Without End
Li Qingqing, an orphan, just arrives in Hong Kong and becomes a singer who sacrifices everything for her man.
Les Belles
Linda Lin Dai and Fanny Fan join the dancing troupe of Kao Pao-shu. Linda and Kao's son Peter Chen, manager of the troupe, have misunderstandings and dislike each other.
The Blue and the Black
It's a powerful melodrama about a thwarted romance in 1930s Tientsin, China, during the Japanese occupation, and it stars Linda Lin Dai, one of the era's most popular stars. It was part of Golden Horse's 100 Greatest Chinese-Language Films.
Between Tears and Smiles
Fan Chia-soo is a kind-hearted student whose heart is captured by the sweet song of Shen Feng-hsien. However, he is not the only one who has eyes for Shen. The General's henchmen are also determined to present the songstress to their superior as a gift. Fan received help from an unexpected quarter to save the woman he loves.
The Golden Sword
Bai Yu Lung's father mysteriously disappears one night, and for 10 years Bai searches for him in vain. Finally, he decides to head to the far northern part of the country with the hope that he can find a clue in that region. There, he falls in love with a beggar (Cheng Pei-pei) and they continue the search together.
The Story of Sue San
This gripping story centers on the romance between Wang Chin Lung and Sue San. Although they may be perfectly matched when it comes to their love for one other, the two come from remarkably different social ranks. While Chin Lung is the son of a respected government official, Su San is a prostitute, albeit a famous one.
Filmography
as Tang Li
as (Guest star)
as Ying Ying's Mother
as Julie Liou
as Mrs. Li
as 7th Lady
as Mrs Li Yuexiang
as Mrs Zhao
as Hsu Chieh Chun
as Sun's mother
as Jin-Hua
as Madame Wang
as Li Juan
as Princess Miao Yun
as Mrs Huo
as Teacher
as Madame Kao's Eldest Daughter-in-Law
as Madame Kao's eldest daughter-in-law
as Green Snake Demon
as Gan Sumei
as Kuo Chiang's Mother
as Empress Liu
as Bao's Wife
as Mrs Chang Erh Hu
as Madam Lu
as Jin Su Mei, Lian Zhu's aunt
as Madame Hsia
as Madam Pi
as Weiliang's mother
as Mrs. Sun
as Mrs. Tao
as Yi Li-Chiao
as Magistrate Liu's Wife
as Mrs. Cheng
as Lady Shang Kuan
as Susan
as Ms. Meng
as Lady Snow
as Mrs. Han
as Elder Brother's Wife Wang Xifeng
as Mother Bai
as Meng Li
as Mrs Ma
as Aunt Zhang
as Yu Wa's Mother
as Hsiao Yan
as Wet nurse