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Jewel in the Slum (1952)

Genre : Drama, Music, Romance

Runtime : 0M

Director : Haji Mahadi

Synopsis

It is the first Malay film helmed by a Singaporean Malay under the Malay Film Productions, Shaw Brothers. Made in 1952, the musical drama witnesses an abusive relationship that results in an extra marital affair.

Actors

Nordin Ahmad
Nordin Ahmad
Abdullah
Maria Menado
Maria Menado
Fatimah

Crews

Haji Mahadi
Haji Mahadi
Director

Posters and backgrounds

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