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Lee Won-yong

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Lee Won-yong

Born January 1, 1906 · Seoul, Korea

Died February 27, 1950 · aged 44

Lee Won-yong was born in Seoul, graduated from Kyungshin School, and focused on sports. His debut in cinema was in 1927. Lee Won-yong's acting style began to change in 1934 when he appeared in director Ahn Jong-hwa's Crossroads of Youth which is currently the oldest surviving Korean film. Afterwards, Lee Won-yong appeared in director Ahn Jong-hwa's Passion in the Galaxy (1935) and The Passage of …

Known For

Three BeggarsThree Beggars · 1928
Three Beggars
1928
MovieHorrorDrama
There is a town with a well called 'Bachelor's Well' after a young man dug the well and jumped in to kill himself when his love for a girl from a rich family ended miserably. The story is about a ferryboat rower, a bum with a limp, and many other men all fighting to get the love of one girl. Three beggars who die with grudges against this town appear every night as ghosts to haunt and curse their foes.
The Ringing of a BellThe Ringing of a Bell · 1929
The Ringing of a Bell
★ 7.01929
MovieRomanceDrama
Wonyong and Yeonsil are in love with each other. The gangster Gyeong-seon also has a crush on Yeon-sil, but one day, a fight breaks out between Won-yong and Gyeong-seon. When Won-yong is in danger, Yeon-sil blocks his body and gets hit by a knife. She walks down the snowy hill, weeping as she embraces the body of Yeon-sil.
Fallen Blossoms on a StreamFallen Blossoms on a Stream · 1927
Fallen Blossoms on a Stream
1927
MovieRomance
This melodrama tells the sad love story of a rich artist for a beautiful kisaeng.
The Song of a Young ManThe Song of a Young Man · 1930
The Song of a Young Man
1930
MovieDramaRomance
Pianist (Ung Na) is married to the beautiful (Jeong-suk Kim). His wife is a vain, self-indulgent woman who plays with other men.
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.
Straits of ChosunStraits of Chosun · 1943
Straits of Chosun
1943
MovieDrama
A Japanese-speaking family in occupied Korea deal with the war.

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