Leung Sing Poh

Acting

Leung Sing Poh

Born January 1, 1908 · Singapore

Died February 14, 1981 · aged 73

Leung Sing Po made his debut in Cantonese Opera at the age of 17. In the beginning he took civil and martial roles, but later because of his round and comic appearance, he specialised in clownish roles. Such was his success that he was often called "The King of Clowns". In 1950, Leung started to appear in films and he made near 400 movies in his career. Films in which Leung appeared as the lead ac…

Known For

Four Darling DaughtersFour Darling Daughters · 1969
Four Darling Daughters
1969
MovieRomanceComedy
A father with four daughters, but has a conflicted relationship with his eldest one. Will they ever reconcile, despite their differences? A light-hearted romantic-comedy about a girl (Josephine Siao) who brought a boy home to get him a job at her father’s business but there’s only one problem; her younger sister has to stand-in and pretend to date her boyfriend.
Happy YearsHappy Years · 1967
Happy Years
1967
MovieRomanceComedy
Mei-yuk works at her father Chak-On's company and meets Bing-Hin, but doesn't have a good impression of him. When the father tries to match make Mei-yuk and Bing-Hin, the two object, not knowing that they are pen pals that have developed feelings for each other.
Princess Chang-PingPrincess Chang-Ping · 1976
Princess Chang-Ping
★ 8.51976
MovieDramaRomance
A beautiful Cantonese opera about the forbidden love between a princess and a scholar. The backdrop is Ming dynasty China and the two would rather die than be apart.
The Invincible Mandarin Duck SwordThe Invincible Mandarin Duck Sword · 1963
The Invincible Mandarin Duck Sword
1963
MovieFantasyScience Fiction
The master thief Wang Wu wanted Da Hu, who possessed a part of a treasure map, to cooperate with You Xisheng and the Tao Feiyan couple in stealing the rest of the map from Diao Long, the leader of Qinglong Village. However, the couple were lured to Poison Dragon Valley by the Three Fiends of Changbai Mountain, and with the help of Master Yan, they obtained the Invincible Mandarin Duck Swords to fight off any oncoming threats.
Double BlissDouble Bliss · 1970
Double Bliss
★ 10.01970
MovieComedy
A musical comedy about two students returning home from abroad with plans to wed. However, their dads are bitter enemies and oppose the marriage.
The Story of Qin Xiang-LianThe Story of Qin Xiang-Lian · 1964
The Story of Qin Xiang-Lian
★ 8.01964
MovieDramaHistory
The Story of Qin Xiang-Lian is a Hong Kong Chinese Opera musical starring Jackie Chan in a child role.
It's Always SpringIt's Always Spring · 1962
It's Always Spring
1962
MovieRomanceComedy
Singaporean diva Li Ailian has arrived in Hong Kong to further her singing career. Xu Zhaofeng helps her land a job at Spring Wind Palace. Provoked by jealousy, Xu's long-time girlfriend Tao Haiyin, a local diva, insists on performing at the Palace, too. And when two divas strut their stuff, it's great tunes and hot action. Haiyin's brother Zhengsheng, the bandleader, has fallen out with his sister due to his infatuation with Li. Li misunderstands Zhengsheng's intentions initially but his devotion speaks volumes. Haiyin and Xu also reconcile.
天女散花天女散花 · 1958
天女散花
1958
MovieDramaFantasy

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Beauty of BeautiesBeauty of Beauties · 1965
Beauty of Beauties
★ 7.01965
MovieHistoryDrama
Hsi Shih: The Beauty of Beauties was one of the most ambitious films made in the Taiwan film industry in the 1960s. After leaving The Shaw Brothers studio in Hong Kong and moving to Taiwan, filmmaker Li Han-hsiang mounted this historical epic. Told through the story of Xishi (Hsi Shih), one of the 'Four Great Beauties' of Chinese history, the film portrays the war between two Chinese Kingdoms during the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C). After the kingdom of Yue is defeated by the kingdom of Wu, King Goujian of Yue takes pains to prepare for his revenge and rebuild his country. Knowing that King Fucha of Wu is lewd and lustful, he offers Xisi to the court of Wu to serve as Fucha’s concubine, with Fucha unaware that she is also a spy. She uses her charm to draw Fucha away from his office and governance, while King Goujian rallies his forces together to attempt to reclaim his lands.
Naughty! Naughty!Naughty! Naughty! · 1974
Naughty! Naughty!
★ 10.01974
MovieAction
Wu Te-chuan is a young man trying to make a living in an easy way. But now he is penniless and will being thrown out of his Macau hotel. Kind- hearted hotel maid Hsiao Yen is the only one to help him in the world. One day, Wu plays a trick on the hotel owner. The scheme backfires and Wu has to flee to Hong Kong. Wu saves desperate painter Hsin. He convinces Hsin that his painting will sell if he is dead. After Hsin pretend to be dead, his paintings really can be sold well, but backfires finally. Then, Wu and Hsin team up and engage themselves full time in con games, gambling and sex inclusive. Finally, Wu is being chased by the ring enforcers but is saved. Finding himself in love with Hsiao Yen, Wu decides to turn a new leaf and live properly ever after.

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Laugh in the SleeveLaugh in the Sleeve · 1975
Laugh in the Sleeve
★ 8.01975
MovieMusicRomance
TONG Pak-Fu, CHUK Chi-Sang, MAN Ching-Ming and CHOW Man-Bun were the four famous learned-men in classical Mid-China. They were on good terms. Once, they picniced and visited the monkish home in Fu-Yau Mounts. While there they encounter the Lady of WAH Prime Minister in a sedan followed by a train of servants and maids. One of the maids named CHAU Heung was very attractive. Pak-Fu was attracted by CHAU Heung and tried every opportunity to get near her, and caused a lot of laughter. HE even followed CHAU Heung to Han-Chow. The Prime Minister needs a library mate urgently. Pak-Fu takes this opportunity to apply for it and was accepted. He tried to date CHAU Heung when she brings snacks to the library one day. She rebuked him for giving up his future prospects. The three friends of Pak-Fu discover that Pak-Fu had disappeared. They soon find out his whereabout. With the help of the 2nd daughter-in-law of the Prime Minister, a cousin of Pak-Fu...... the two lovers eventually get married.