Saloma

Acting

Saloma

Born January 22, 1935 · Singapore, Straits Settlements (now Singapore)

Died April 25, 1983 · aged 48

Biduanita Negara Puan Sri Datin Amar Salmah Ismail or better known as Saloma (22 January 1935 – 25 April 1983) was a Malay Singaporean-Malaysian singer, film actress, trendsetter and a fashion icon of Banjar and Bawean descent who became well known in the late 1950s until the early 1980's of Malay Cinema. Born on Pasir Panjang, Singapura, she is the sister to the actress Mariam Ismail who was a…

Known For

Papa's PetPapa's Pet · 1968
Papa's Pet
★ 10.01968
MovieComedyFamily
Che 'Aaron is a manager of a rubber plantation owned by his own father. He is spending lavishly and often results money. Even so, he is also a trustee and not using office funds. He was heavily in debt with loan sharks and even acquaintances Che 'Normah a nightclub singer. To pay off his debts, Che 'Aaron had to lie to his father, Dato' Mahfiz by stating that he needed the money for getting married. Dato 'Mahfiz who live far away from her already urged Che' Aaron to marry. Hearing the good news, Dato 'Mahfiz not think long and continues to send RM5, 000 to his son.
Kaki KudaKaki Kuda · 1958
Kaki Kuda
1958
MovieComedy
The movie is about the gambling horse racing. Although the film played in the form of comedy is filled with examples This film surrounds a wealthy tycoon who is addicted to horseracing and horse betting. (He lives in Holland Hill, a rich man’s enclave) The tycoon’s driver impersonates him to get hitched to his love interest. His syce at the horse stables is a friend of the driver, and he too pretends to be a doctor and falls for the lady he administers “treatment” on.
Sesudah SubohSesudah Suboh · 1967
Sesudah Suboh
1967
Movie
The life of Arrifin and his family, a wife and two kids is not as happy as he want it to be. He always stay working until night at his book shop as his family seem didn't treat him well. He then meet Alice when her car broke down.
Dajal SuchiDajal Suchi · 1965
Dajal Suchi
1965
MovieDrama
Although regarded as the Beast and jinxed, but in Leman heart embedded values of good such as can stand animal been tortured and very helpful. Even his mother feel ashamed of him. Luckily his grandfather is a good man and look after him. What will fate bring for him?
Angin BerpesanAngin Berpesan · 1954
Angin Berpesan
1954
Movie
A film by Naz Achnas attributed to 1951 and/or 1953. Some press reviews date to 1954.
Madu TigaMadu Tiga · 1964
Madu Tiga
★ 8.01964
MovieComedy
Jamil, already married decided to get a second wife, Hasnah, without Latifah's permission. Latifah came to know about it went to his wedding ceremony and created a big chaos. Jamil ran away and stayed low key for few days in a hotel thinking of his next move. Just when everything was calm and smooth, Jamil met Rohani and it was love at first sight. Jamil decided to get married... again. Will love prevail?
Ahmad AlbabAhmad Albab · 1968
Ahmad Albab
★ 7.51968
MovieComedy
A movie about an arrogant and materialistic man who marries off his outspoken daughter to a poor villager to teach her a lesson.
Nasib Do Re MiNasib Do Re Mi · 1966
Nasib Do Re Mi
★ 6.81966
MovieComedy
Do, Re and Mi in this sequeal tells the tale of a group of gangsters who are planning to rob a bank. So they use this oppurtunity to con them out of it and capture them at the same time. Many comedic memorable moments are carried out through the movie.

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Do Re MiDo Re Mi · 1966
Do Re Mi
★ 7.11966
MovieComedy
Do, who doesn't take much consideration about his marriageis circled with so many debts. He lied to his mother in law to get some money. Do and his wife eventually got a divorce and Do moved out to Kuala Lumpur to start a new life. Re on the other hand has a wife who is working at a night club whereas he stays at home and takes care of the house chores. Due to re's negligent behaviour his wife's money was stolen and he was told to leave the house bringing him dragging himself to the big city. Mi, a bachelor who is head over heels with the girl who is staying across his house often loans him some money. While Mi was out looking for a job he helped out capturing the theif who snatched a lady's handbag alongside with Re and Do who was in the area and helped out as well. They became close friends since then.

Special apperance

GerimisGerimis · 1968
Gerimis
1968
MovieDramaFamily
Kamal, Azman, Bakhtiar and Tijah are the children of Musyid the wealthy businessman. Kamal normally spends most of his time drawing portraits. One day he came to know night club singer and wanted to draw her portrait. Their relationship lasted till they both decided to get married. Kamal's father and Leela's father disagrees with their wishes. They both decided to run away and get married. They both lived a happy life eventhough it was very much an ordinary life. A year passed and Leela gave birth to a child. Kamal had to wrok extra hard and taking up an extra job as his drawings didn't make much money. One day Tijah, his sister came to see them and informed of the recent news that his father has passed away. When the will was read he was not left even a single cent of his father's wealth.