08 September 1927 Drama, Romance 59 mins
Based on the classic Chinese play Romance of the Western Chamber, Way Down West follows the love story between a poor scholar and wealthy woman. Unable to marry due to their social status, this changes when a bandit attacks the monastery they are staying at demanding the woman's hand. Desperate, her mother promises her hand to whomever manages to defeat the bandit.
Watch the official Way Down West 1927 trailer in HD below.
Hou Yao Director
Li Minwei Producer
Pu Shunqing Assistant Director
Wang Shifu Theatre Play
Pu Shunqing Writer
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Way Down West Trailer
China 08 September 1927
France 01 March 1928
Netherlands 01 May 1930
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Artwork, screen shots, trailers and other imagery is © 1927 Minxin Film Company.
