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Shin Il-seon

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Shin Il-seon

Born September 21, 1912 · Keijō, Empire of Japan (now Seoul, Republic of Korea)

Died June 3, 1990 · aged 77

At the age of 14, while attending Dongduk Girls' High School, Shin Il-seon entered the entertainment industry by joining an opera troupe at the recommendation of her older brother. In 1926, she appeared in Arirang directed by Na Un-gyu, playing the role of Yeong-hee, the younger sister of the main character Yeong-jin. With the enormous success of this film, she became a star in her own right. In …

Known For

Passion in the UniversePassion in the Universe · 1935
Passion in the Universe
1935
MovieDramaRomance
Crossroads of YouthCrossroads of Youth · 1934
Crossroads of Youth
★ 5.41934
MovieDrama
After spending 7 years as a man-servant in his fiancé's house, Young-bok gets kicked out of the place and works in Gyoung-sung station. He falls in love with Gye-soon but tragedy strikes her, which propels him to seek revenge. This is the oldest Korean film that has been preserved.
When the Sun RisesWhen the Sun Rises · 1927
When the Sun Rises
1927
MovieRomance
ArirangArirang · 1926
Arirang
★ 9.01926
MovieDramaAction
The film concerns a student, Ch'oe Yeongjin, who has become mentally ill after being imprisoned and tortured by the Japanese for his involvement in the March 1, 1919 protest against the Japanese colonial rule.
Arirang 3Arirang 3 · 1936
Arirang 3
★ 10.01936
MovieDrama
Tae-jun, seeing the beauty of Young-hee, was inflamed with passion for her. However, her brother Young-jin prevented him from approaching the girl. By placing Young-jin in a mental hospital, Tae Joon finally has free access to his sister.
Field MouseField Mouse · 1927
Field Mouse
★ 7.01927
MovieActionRomance
A young man called Field Mouse (Deuljwi) saves a young couple when the woman is forced to marry a rich gangster.
The Golden FishThe Golden Fish · 1927
The Golden Fish
★ 9.01927
MovieDrama
A touching story about how, after a quarrel, the wife leaves home, and the husband is sad, watching the fish in the aquarium.

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