Melati van Agam (I and II) (1931)

Genre : Drama, Romance

Runtime : 0M

Director : Lie Tek Swie

Synopsis

The story that resembles Romeo and Juliet takes place in West Sumatera. Norma's beauty has her known as Melati van Agam (the Jasmine of Agam). She falls in love with Idrus, and the feeling is mutual. Without any knowledge of the lovers, Norma’s parents accepts Nazarudin’s proposal for marriage. Nazarudin is a rich man. After she gets married, Norma is taken to Kota Raja (Banda Aceh). Sometime later, Idrus falls ill and passed away at Fort de Kock (Bukit Tinggi). But Nazarudin's suspicion does not end there. He alleges the baby that Norma is carrying is Idrus' child. This allegation makes Norma ashamed. She commits suicide and is laid to rest next to Idrus's grave.

Actors

A. Rachman
A. Rachman
Neng Titi
Neng Titi
Oemar
Oemar
Bachtiar Effendy
Bachtiar Effendy

Crews

Lie Tek Swie
Lie Tek Swie
Director
Tan Koen Yauw
Tan Koen Yauw
Producer
Parada Harahap
Parada Harahap
Story
A Loepias
A Loepias
Director of Photography