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Decade 1950s
Year: 1959
Thai title: หนึ่งน้องนางเดียว
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Chana Sriubon,Taksin Jampol,Dokdin Kanyaman
Main actress: Amara Asavananda
Thai movie หนึ่งน้องนางเดียว was released in year 1959. The movie is lost in Thailand but luckily a sequence of 1h06mn30s remains to be seen. Main actor Chana Sriubon is and main actress is Amara Asavananda. This is a movie in 16mm format so requiring live dubbing so the left sequence is in mute state. The remaining sequence is still colorful. Amara Asavananda and her hunchbacked brother (Taksin Jampol) are living in the forest. They find Chana Sriubon, who is injured. Dokdin Kanyaman is looking for Chana. Amara takes care of Chana while he is sick. Love emerges between Amara and Chana. Fighting happens with the hunchbacked brother as he doesn't trust Bangkok people. Chana finally leaves but promises to come back. Amara has now a child from him but Chana is not yet back. They visit Chana in Bangkok but are chased away as he is already married or engaged. They move to South of Thailand. Amara finds a treasure full of expensive jewels. While visiting South of Thailand, Chana meets a beautiful lady but he doesn't recognise she is Amara. Amara starts to create remorses about his previous behavior and Chana has nightmares. A local shaman (หมอผี) is used by the hunchbacked brother. Chana flees his house and takes refuge in Amara's place. Amara falls again for Chana and this makes Taksin upset. He is looking for revenge. Taksin has no more hunch. They have moved to a new beautiful house. The hunchbacked brother brought chance. Is Chana dreaming as he cannot believe that the previous people from the forest are now rich people? He is confused. The remaining sequence stops here. A remake was released in year 1980. It was featuring Sombat Methanee and Pissamai Wilaisak. It is still available on VCD format. The story is very similar.
Year: 1959
Thai title: เชลยศักดิ์
English title: Chaleuy Suk
Rating: 3/5
Director: Mom Ubon Yukol
Main actor: Sukon Koewliam
Main actress: Amara Asavananda
The first version of the movie เชลยศักดิ์ was shot in 1959. After 1932 events where absolute monarchy was abolished, sharp fighting among the new ruling elites happened. Lieutenant Yothin (โยธิน), who is part of lineage อัศวรัช, becomes another lineage's slave (รับใช้) for one year. Alissa (ม.ร.ว. อลิสา) and his brother Atisak (ม.ร.ว. อติศักดิ์) are part of the lineage (สันตติวงศ์), which won after 1941 events. They want to force Yothin to behave like them (ผู้ดี) and also humiliates him. Despite this bad atmosphere, friendship starts between Anoun, youngest brother of Atisak, and Yothin. Yothin was part of เสรีไทย. The Seri Thai (Free Thai Movement) was an underground resistance movement against Japan. Piromya, school friend of Alissa, is going to visit their home soon. Alissa orders Yothin to give an invitation letter to SaenThai and to bring back some expensive clothes from the tailor. It shall be done within an impossible timing. Yothin succeeds to perform the task but clothes are ruined due to a storm. Not recognizing his efforts, Alissa brashes him and teases him about his fiancee Piromya coming to her home and yet unaware of Yothin's new status. Yothin faints. Guests arrive for a few days. Anoun tells Piromya regarding Yothin's presence. Piromya is now aware of Yothin's new status and breaks up with him. Prince Kwanfa has Kaew, Alissa's governant, as mistress. He wishes to marry Alissa as he has debts. Kaew is upset by his plans. Piromya finds consolation with Prince Kwanfa and becomes also his mistress at the waterfall. Piromya is still confused with her feelings as she still loves Yothin but also identifies some subtle feelings between Alissa and Yothin. Piromya refuses to marry Kwanfa. Alissa decides to visit Piromya, who is now 5 months pregnant. On the way, she is kidnapped by Kwanfa. Kwanfa wishes Alissa to become his new wife (เมียใหม่). She refuses and fights back. Kwanfa is seen as evil (ใจสัตว์) as the has already deceived Kaew and Piromya. Yothin convinces Kaew to help him in order to spare Kwanfa's life. Seeing Alissa as the cause of her love problems, Kaew tries to stab her but finally as Kwanfa interferes to protect, he is the one stabbed to death. Alissa and Yothin flee. Kaew sends Kwanfa's guards after them. In the 1980 remake version, she kills herself on Kwanfa body. Alissa, Yothin and Anoun escape through some rapids but Anoun dies of cold and fatigue. Atisak recognizes Yothin's efforts despite Anoun death and finally gives back his freedom to Yothin. Yothin declares his love to Alissa. This old Thai movie is still in good condition with nice colored image. It features indoor and outdoor sequences. This movie was available in 35mm and 16mm format. It was directed by Mom Ubon Yukol, father of Thai director ChatriChalerm Yukol. Main actress is Amara Asavananda, who had her fame in 1950s.
Year: 1959
Thai title: กล่อมกากี
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Chana Sriubon,Surasit Sattayawong,Dokdin Kanyaman
Main actress: Amara Asavananda,Somjit Sapsamruey,Chosri Misommon,Sulaleewan Suwanthat
Thai movie กล่อมกากี was released in year 1959. It features Amara Asavananda as main actress and Chana Sriubon as main actor. Thong (Surasit Sattayawong) helps a pregnant woman called Yinfa (Somjit Sapsamruey). She is going to jump from a bridge. He saves her life. Her born daughter is called Buakim (Amara Asavananda) and is raised by Thong. Being adult, Buakim finds a job in an office but issues happen. Chana (Chana Sriubon), the staff manager, solves the issues. As uncle Thong is sick, Buakim asks for a three days off and salary advance to the boss (เป็นพิเศษ). Buakim ends up being domestic helper (แม่บ้าน) for Chana’s family. Chana doesn't have any mother. Buakim doesn't have any father. So they have a common understanding. Buakim is poor (ยากจน / พบแค่ความทุกข์). She is accused of having stolen money in the house. It is in fact a plan by the younger wife of the boss asking Mae Nim (Sulaleewan Suwanthat) to play trick to Buakim. When Chana finishes his university degree, he wishes to marry with Buakim. Buakim is reluctant as she is only a domestic helper. Thong warns the boss' wife to stop harassing Buakim. Yinfa realises that Chana is her lost son so she asks Buakim to stop seeing Chana. Upset Chana feels betrayed and slaps Buakim. Thong protects Buakim. Chana understands the truth and visits his lost mother. Finally they are all reunited thanks to Thong. Chana loses a wife but gains a mother and sister. Part of the movie is dubbed as it was released earlier in video tape format. It was never released in another format as the movie was not successful enough in VHS format. It lasts around 1h30mn. A Hong Kong actress is also involved, i.e. Miss Minchoo (หมิ่นจู้).
Year: 1959
Thai title: สี่คิงส์
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Tae Prakardwutthisan
Main actor: Chaiya Suriyun,Dokdin Kanyaman,Prachuap Ruekyamdee,Sompong Phonmitr,Sawin Sawangrat,Lor Tok
Main actress: Amara Asavananda,Chosri Misommon
สี่คิงส์ or "See King" is a Thai crime movie produced by Tae Prakardwutthisan. The 1959 movie is lost in Thailand but hopefully a 16mm "behind the screen" sequence of 10 minutes is still available. It was given by Tae Prakardwutthisan himself in year 1988 to the Thai Film Archives. Despite using same actors as “Hao Dong” (1956), “See King” movie was not a commercial success. The sequence shows the actors and actresses during the first projection in year 1959. Those actors are Amara Asavananda, Chaiya Suriyun, Dokdin Kanyaman, Prachuap Ruekyamdee, Sompong Phonmitr, Sawin Sawangrat, Lor Tok. The movie trailer is also included. A few fights are featured with Chaiya. Dokdin Kanyaman is acting as a journalist. Somphong and veteran comic actress Chosri Misommon (ชูศรี มีสมมนต์) are featured together. Both the main actor and main actress are nice outlaws. Similar as in movie “Hao Dong”, Amara is wearing a mask. The sequence is coming from a DVD that can be bought at Thai Film Archives. The movie advertisement song radio is set as soundtrack (เพลงโฆษณาหนัง) and highlight it is a good movie (สี่คิงส์ หนังดี สี่คิงส์ ยิ่งใหญ่ เด็ดจริง ถึงใจ ใช่ใคร สี่คิงส์). A remake version was released in year 1982 featuring Sorapong Chatree and Naowarat Yooktanun. It was not also a great commercial success.
Year: 1959
Thai title: เหนือมนุษย์
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Wichit Khunawut
Main actor: Mitr Chaibancha,Adul Dulyarat,Man Teeraphol,Sompong Phonmitr,Sukon Koewliam
Main actress: Rewadee Siriwilai,Kesarin Patamawan,Phong Lada Pimolpan
Thai movie เหนือมนุษย์ was released in year 1959 and lasts 1h26mn. The movie was released under VCD by the company Lepso. The 16mm film was transferred to U-matic tape and later converted to VCD format for commercial release by company Lepso. The picture is still colorful. Director is Wichit Khunawut. Mitr Chaibancha was only 25 years old. This is the oldest movie still featuring Thai superstar Mitr Chaibancha. His first movie ชาติเสือ (1958) is lost. Highlight of Thai movie เหนือมนุษย์ is Mitr Chaibancha playing with three famous main Thai actresses of the 1950s. Sarawat Cheut (Adul Dulyarat) and Man Teeraphol are policemen. Mitr is playing a bad ruffian, called Krieng, flirting with ladies. Krieng succeeds to win the trust of a gang. The leader sends him in south of Thailand. Sompong Phonmitr follows Krieng as he is impressed by him. Krieng meets Saen, local leader in Pattalung. A local lady called Lada (Rewadee Siriwilai) follows Krieng. Krieng intercepts a truck driven by Saen and containing illicit goods. He joins the Thai police (เจ้าหน้าที่) to catch Saen. Krieng infiltrates another ruffians group and keeps in sync' with Thai police. He meets another lady called Apson (Kesarin Patamawan). Lada is shot while fleeing with Krieng. Businessman Pong asks help from inspector Cheut. Saen kidnaps inspector Man. Krieng helps to release him while ruffians are busy transporting goods. Nit (Phong Lada Pimolpan) is raped by a ruffian. Krieng and Apson joins their efforts to protect Thailand against people trying to hurt the country. Nit steals a document from the ruffians. Undertaker (สัปเหร่อ) kills Saen and Go. Ruffians are aware Krieng betrayed them (ทรยศ). Krieng and Apson are identified as traitors and are attached. Police, called previously by Apson, disturb the ruffians allowing Krieng to escape. Phi Cheua and Nit die during the fightings but Nit shoots Go before dying. Apson is a uncovered policewoman called Achala. It discovered that Krieng's real name is Chet and he is the elder brother of Cheut! Cheut and Chet love the same woman, i.e. Achala. The leader still tries to kill Krieng as revenge. The real leader is Businessman Pong! Krieng succeeds in neutralizing the ruffians and escapes before the building collapses. He gets Achala’s love.
Year: 1959
Thai title: มัจจุราชประกาสิต
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Sor Asanajinda,Neramit
Main actor: Luechai Natnat,Sor Asanajinda,Surasit Sattayawong,Lor Tok
Main actress: Prapan Narkthong
Thai movie มัจจุราชประกาสิต was released in year 1959. It is a lost movie in Thailand but a sequence of 26 minutes is still available. The sequence is still very colorful. It is an horror movie with a strange style. Main actor is Luechai Natnat and main actress is Prapan Narkthong. Directors are Sor Asanajinda and ครูเนรมิต. Actress จรัสศรี สายะศิลป์ also plays. It is a movie about hell mixing with human society. The god of death (ยมบาล) is played by Surasit Sattayawong. He sends to hell a wrong person (Luechai Natnat) so needs to bring him back to human world with additional power of being able to answer to various blessings. The human world being messy and deceitful (jealousy from women, lust), Luechai wishes to die again and be back to hell. Poster advertisement mentions that the movie cost 0.5M Baht to be produced in 1959.
Year: 1959
Thai title: แม่นาคพระโขนง
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Lor Tok,Surasit Sattayawong,Kokheng
Main actress: Preeya Roongrueng,Namgneun Boonnak
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Every man in the village loves a young lady called Nak. Young men Mak, Tit Man and the local subdistrict headman's son are part of the suitors but Nak loves Mak. Tit Man tries to forget his discomfiture with another lady called Lamchoon but to no avail so he leaves the village. During a temple festival (งานวัด), where Nak was making merit (ทำบุญ), the local subdistrict headman's son (ลูกกำนันเศรษฐี) fights over Nak with Mak. It turns to be a general fight. Mak promises to marry Nak. On the following day a wedding procession takes place. Similar to movie "The old scar" (แผลเก่า), this 1959 version highlights the rural life with fishing in rice fields and buffaloes. The main actor is the strong and muscular สุรสิทธิ์ สัตยวงษ์. When Nak is pregnant (แผลท้อง), Mak is so happy. But he does receive a letter as he has been selected by lottery to be a soldier in Bangkok. Pa is staying with Nak. The local subdistrict headman's son tries his chance again while Mak is away but Tit Man, going back from Bangkok, helps Nak to chase him. In Bangkok, a woman Chomanak tries to seduce Mak but he is faithful to Nak. Nak dies while giving birth. In this "Mae Nak" 1959 version, the part when Nak is still human is much longer (49 mn) than other "Mae Nak" movies focusing on the ghostly part. During funerals, strong wind and dog howlings happen. People are afraid of ghosts. A local master (อาจารย์) called Thong wishes to make magic filters (ยาเสน่ห์) with Nak's corpse oil (น้ำมันพราย) as it has strong power but he gets strangled while trying to get oil by putting a candle under Nak's chin. Nak is back home waiting for Mak. Nak is now a Phi Tai Hong Klom (ผีตายโหงทองกลม), powerful spirit as it is includes the spirit of unborn baby. The local subdistrict headman's son tries his chance again but this time he loses life. Lor Tok plays a dishonest sorcerer master again asking his acolytes to wear fake ghosts clothes but of course real Mae Nak ghost is coming and all flee. Mak is back home. While preparing food for Mak, a lemon falls on below floor. Mak sees Nak's arm streching out to get the lemon. His child has a demon face. The food is only made of salted fish (ปลาร้า). As he just drank alcohol, he believes his vision is altered. During night time, Nak takes appereance of an ugly ghost again. Mak flees to Tit Man's house. Tit Man confirms that Nak is now a ghost (วิญญาณแรง). Nak is unhappy with Mak's friends as she sees them as a hindrance to her love. A new master helps to neutralize Nak. She refuses to die and birth again (วิญญาณเกิดใหม่) because she loves Mak so much. Love is not possible between ghost and human. In this Mae Nak version, the master succeeds to neutralize Mae Nak and have her spirit emprisonned in an earthen jar closed by a sacred cloth. In other versions, only a Buddhist monk can stop Mae Nak as masters are always useless charlatans. Mae Nak Prakanong (1959) starred sexy actress Preeya Rungruang, while the more recent Nang Nak (1999) featured the actress Intira Jaroenpura, thus shifting the image of female ghosts to a more realistic and humanistic one. It is a typical 1960s movie with dog howling, sorcerer (หมอผี) used, rural background. The picture is decolored and as it is a former 16mm movie, it features a dubbed soundtrack. Mae Nak movie first version was played during Preeya Roongrueng's funerals as an ultimate homage.
Year: 1959
Thai title: งูเห่าไฟ
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Tawan Siriwat,Siripong Isarangkul
Main actress: Namgneun Boonnak
Thai movie งูเห่าไฟ was released in year 1959. It features ทม-แน่งน้อย as main actor and main actress. The movie is lost in Thailand but a damaged sequence of four minutes remains to be seen. Other actors include Tawan Siriwat, Namgneun Boonnak, ทม วิศวชาติ, อัคคี เมฆยัณห์, ถวิล นันทิวงศ์, เสมา เมืองสมุทร. The left sequences include action parts such as fist fighting and gun fights.
Year: 1959
Thai title: ซาเซียน
English title: Sasean
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Chaiya Suriyun,Sukon Koewliam,Tawan Siriwat
Main actress: Raodee Sririwilai,Mom Chan Phuangwan,Rewadee Siriwilai
Sasean (ซาเซียน) is a Thai movie released in year 1959 and featuring main actor Chaiya Suriyun and main actress Rewadee Siriwilai. The movie is lost in Thailand but a four minutes sequence as a trailer is still available. The image is still sharp and quite colorful. The short sequence includes war sequences, fist fighting scenes. Other actors include Sukon Koewliam, Tawan Siriwat. A lady is kidnapped but helped by a marine boat soldier. The movie is mute. No summary is available.
Year: 1958
Thai title: ม่วยจ๋า
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Sor Asanajinda
Main actor: Adul Dulyarat,Sukon Koewliam,Banglae
Main actress: Wipha wattanathamrong
ม่วยจ๋า is a Thai movie filmed in year 1956 but released in year 1958 and featuring Adul Dulyarat and Wipha wattanathamrong (วิภา วัธนธำรง). The movie was lost in Thailand but finally a partial last reel was found in year 2013 thanks to a teacher and collector of old items in Songkhla area. So only 14 minutes left can be seen. There is a still a colorful and sharp picture. Director is Sor Asanajinda. Four friends are renting a house. Adul Dulyarat is playing the main star. Before the rise of Chaiya, Mitr and Sombat, veteran actor Adul Dulyarat was the main star in Thai movies. After he continues to play only second role but it didn’t prevent him to do a long career including receiving a lifetime achievement award during Subhanahongsa Awards ceremony 2012. Banglae (บังเละ) is playing the comic Indian guy as usual. So the movie features gags about India and Chinese migrants in Thailand. Even Sukon Koewliam is present but without his famous moustache! Young girl Muay (name used in the movie title ม่วย) is coming from a Chinese family. Adul tries to seduce khun Muay and asks his friend to also befriend with Muay's friend (คนรับใช้).
Year: 1958
Thai title: เกล็ดแก้ว
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Phan Kam
Main actor: Man Teeraphol,Adinan Singhiran,Tawan Siriwat
Main actress: Ratanaporn Intarakamhaeng,Mom Chan Phuangwan,Somjit Sapsamruey
Thai movie เกล็ดแก้ว was released in year 1958. The movie is lost in Thailand but a 6 minutes colorful and sharp trailer is still available. Main actors are Ratanaporn Intarakamhaen and (Man Teeraphol. Other actors are Tawan Siriwat (ดาวร้าย), Mom Chan Phuangwan. The movie is mainly shot in province Chumphon. It starts with a nice sequence of a family at the beach around Hua Hin. Khun Thanya (Man Teeraphol), young Bangkokian man, has a bad behaviour. He flees from Bangkok to Chumphon and meets Kaet Kaew. Kaet Kaew (Ratanaporn Intarakamhaeng) is a local village young lady. Adinan Singhiran loves Kaet Kaew but love is not reciprocal (พี่น้อง). Plaew (เชาวน์ แคล่วคล่อง), another villager, also loves Kaet Kaew so fighting happens between the two men. Kae Son (Somjit Sapsamruey) is the mother of Kaet Kaew. Love emerges between khun Thanya and Kaet Kaew despite her mum warning her against Bangkok people. Kaet Kaew follows him to Bangkok but faces disappointment. Back to Chumphon she marries with Plaew. A remake was released in year 1983 with Sorapong Chatree and Naowarat Yooktanun.
Year: 1958
Thai title: แก้วกัลยา
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Adul Dulyarat,Lor Tok Noi,Banglae,Dokdin Kanyaman,Banglae
Main actress: Ratanaporn Intarakamhaeng,Chosri Misommon,Somjit Sapsamruey
Thai movie แก้วกัลยา was released in year 1958. It features Adul Dulyarat as main actor and Ratanaporn Intarakamhaeng as main actress. The movie is lost in Thailand but a damaged sequence of five minutes remain to be seen. Adul is playing an officer. In 1958 he was still a main actor. Other actors include Lor Tok Noi, Banglae (บังเละ) playing the comic Indian guy as usual, Dokdin Kanyaman playing a mariner, Chosri Misommon, Somjit Sapsamruey. A middle age lady makes Ratanaporn crying. The middle age lady is using her as a servant. Ratanaporn is working later on boats.
Year: 1958
Thai title: เห่าดง
English title: Hao Dong
Rating: 3/5
Director: Tae Prakardwutthisan
Main actor: Chaiya Suriyun,Lor Tok,Dokdin Kanyaman,Sompong Phonmitr
Main actress: Amara Asavananda,Chosri Misommon,Marasri Bangchang
เห่าดง (Hao Dong) is a 1958 Thai movie by director Thae Pragartvuthisarn. It features famous Thai actor Chaiya Surin (his first movie) and actress Amara Asavananda. Other actors include Lor Tok, Dokdin Kanyaman, Sompong Phonmitr, Chosri Misommon. A remake was released in year 1983 with Sorapong Chatree and Suriwan Suriyong. No extract of the movie is left anymore. But there is still a short 1mn22s sequence from 1958 Thai news showing a huge crowd waiting to see Hao Dong movie. A few still pictures are still available showing Amara Asavananda wearing color Hao Dong costume. It was a big commercial success thanks also to great advertisements including radio, TV, huge billboards up to 12 meters (คัทเอาต์ขนาดยักษ์) of actress Amara Asavananda in popular areas of Bangkok. Three gangs of robbers are bringing trouble in Bangkok. Hao Dong works alone. Hao Dong is a former military (ทหารม้า). He is not a ruthless gangster like the two other groups. Feeling betrayed, the other groups (เล็บเหล็ก, แสงเทียน) wish to get rid of Hao Dong. As he dies, his daughter (Amara Asavananda) takes over. Chaiya is playing a policeman and love will emerge with Amara. The success of movie Hao Dong is due to the presence of 3 famous Thai comic stars (Lor Tok, Dokdin Kanyaman, Sompong Phonmitr). Tae Prakardwutthisan had also the good idea to make a simple but entertaining song to be diffused on radios for movie promotion. It mentions Dokdin as ตัวดำๆ. A movie as that time was always a financial risk due to potential military coup d'etat as it could ruin all investments on a movie. Hao Dong generated 1.3M baht revenue.
Year: 1958
Thai title: กตัญญูปกาสิต
English title: Flame in ashes
Rating: 3/5
Director: Wupeng
Main actor: Surasit Sattayawong,Phan Kam,Taksin Jampol,Chao Klaewklong,Jamroon Nuatjim,Tat Ekathat
Main actress: Wilaiwan Watthanaphanit
Thai HK movie "Flame in ashes" or "Underground Sparks" / 地下火花 / กตัญญูปกาสิต was released in year 1958. The movie lasts 1h46 min and is dubbed in Mandarin language. The movie features a colorful and sharp image. The movie is lost in Thailand but can still be seen in Hong Kong Film Archives. A still picture remains in Thailand showing huge cut outs of the actors / actresses in front of an old theater (โรงหนังเฉลิมไทย). The movie features many Thai actors / actresses including Wilaiwan Watthanaphanit, Surasit Sattayawong, Phan Kam, Taksin Jampol, Chao Klaewklong, Jamroon Nuatjim, จางจงหวัน, จินฟง, วารุณี, Tat Ekathat. This movie got awards during Thai Film Festival (1958) including Best Actor for Surasit Sattayawong, Best Screenplay, Best Set Design for director Wupeng. The high-level synopsis is approximative due to limited understanding of Mandarin language. Another high-level synopsis found in HK Film Archives mentioned that "The Green-Nail gang has long been suppressing the Chinese in Thailand. Once, a businessman Chen Hongyi is found murdered. A person identifying himself as Lung turns himself in claiming responsibility for the murder carried out at the investigation of a satanic organization. However, the case becomes more complicated after Lung and his wife are found dead. Hongyi's son Xilin (Surasit Sattayawong) investigates the case with police officer Ran. Ran penetrates the gang's lair, his life only spared by a female gangster Ling. Reinforced by gangster Abin and the defected Ling, Ran successfully exterminates the gang".
Year: 1958
Thai title: นิ้วเพชร
English title: The Diamond Finger
Rating: 3/5
Director: Ratana Pestonji
Main actor:
Main actress:
Thai dance movie นิ้วเพชร (The Diamond Finger) was released in year 1958. It lasts 27 minutes. This movie was released by Thai Fine Arts Department. Photography was done by Ratana Pestonji. Kukrit Pramoj was the narrator. The background voice is in English. A giant, named Noon Tuk (ยักษ์นนทุก), is the last of this race. Apsara are worshipping Shiva and also tease the giant Noon Tuk by removing his hair. Upset, he goes to see Shiva, who gives him a Diamond finger, instrument of death by pointing people. Noon Tuk kills a few Apsara by using the power of the Diamond Finger. Seeing how the power is used badly, Vishnu transforms himself in a beautiful girl to save the Apsara. Noon Tuk, wishing to seduce her, follows exactly her dancing gesture. Through the snake gesture, he points at his own leg and kills himself. This movie has also been registered as National Heritage per the 2011 list released by the Thai Film Archive.
Year: 1958
Thai title: สั่งอินทรีย์ขาวถล่มกรุง
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Surasit Sattayawong
Main actor: Surasit Sattayawong,Sukon Koewliam,Settha Sirachaya
Main actress: Sarinthip Siriwan,Namgneun Boonnak
Thai movie สั่งอินทรีย์ขาวถล่มกรุง was released in year 1958. It features Surasit Sattayawong as main actor. The movie is lost in Thailand but a sequence of 22 minutes is left to be seen. The movie was earlier called อินทรีย์ขาว and then renamed before the launch as สั่งอินทรีย์ขาวถล่มกรุง. But name อินทรีย์ขาว still appears in the title credits! For the screenings in Bangkok, Surasit and the team of actors did the dubbing by themselves! It was the first movie as producer for Surasit Sattayawong. Surasit was also the director of this movie. Other actors include Sarinthip Siriwan, Namgneun Boonnak, ชาลี อินทรวิจิตร, จรูญ สินธุเศรษฐ์, เสน่ห์ โกมารชุน, จันทรา เมธากุล, Sukon Koewliam, ทานฑัต วิภาตะโยธิน, ทองแป๊ะ สินจารุ. Surasit is working in a outdoor mine. A woman claiming to love Surasit also has a love affair with the mine's owner. Surasit discovers the truth. Surprising both together, he shoots his wife and the lover. Later on, a big brawl happens in a village. Surasit is now a rickshaw driver. A big street fighting erupts between two groups. After the fighting, a discussion happens in a room. While carrying rice, Surasit has arguments with others workers who makes fun of him. Another general brawl happens. There is a sequence where a child is talking to a fat guy. It looks like it is Settha Sirachaya (เศรษฐา ศิระฉายา) when he was 14 years old.
Year: 1958
Thai title: สวรรค์มืด
English title: Dark Heaven
Rating: 4/5
Director: Ratana Pestonji
Main actor:
Main actress: Chosri Misommon
Thai movie สวรรค์มืด / Dark Heaven was released in year 1958 and lasts 1h39mn. Movie director is Rattana Pestonji. The movie was released on DVD format by Thai Film Archives. A young poor lady, Nien (สืบเนื่อง กันภัย), is hungry and steals the food from a rich man, buying chicken for his dogs. He runs after her and asks the police for help. Young man, Chu (สุเทพ วงศ์กำแหง), being a rubbish collector, hides her in his vehicle. He blames the old man buying expensive goods for his dog and not being able to have compassion for a young poor hungry lady. Chu helps Nien. Chu invites Nien to his home as she has nowhere to go and is hungry. Love slowly emerges. Multiple songs are featured in this movie. As he doesn't dare to declare his love to Nien, Chu brings a fake radio at home and sings a love song when Nien turns it on. Chu is selected to be sent to the Korean war as a soldier. He has to leave Nien behind. He asks her to wear men's clothes and succeeds in having her employed as a rubbish collector before leaving. This is a tiring job for Nien. She meets a lady (เพ็ญศรี พุ่มชูศรี) looking for a clairvoyant (หมอดู). The lady loses an expensive bracelet, but Nien runs after her to give it back. Seeing that the rubbish collector is a woman and sad to know Nien has no family, she asks to adopt her as she has no daughter. The rich lady has a domestic helper (Chosri Misommon). A man having studied overseas is enamored with Nien and wishes to marry her. Nien is not interested, but he insists. Meanwhile Chu is injured on the battlefield. The young man is coming with his father to ask for Nien's hand. Nien recognizes the father as being the rich man that chased her when she was poor and hungry. She asks some requirements of the father regarding his son, especially about kindness. He claims all members of his family including himself are truly kind to all other people. She reminds him about the theft incident last year and rejects the wedding request as she doesn't believe he is truly kind. He is just a liar. Finally, Chu is back but he is blind. Knowing that Nien is having happiness, he refuses to meet her again as he is blind now. Nien is informed by the policeman that Chu is back. She visits him in his old home. Chu would like to break up with Nien as he doesn't want to be a burden for her. She refuses. Asking Nien to buy water for him, he puts poison in his food and eats it. Soldiers had poison fiole with them in case they would be captured by enemies. Nien is back and eats the food also despite Chu trying to prevent her. Her family and friends arrive in the old house. Chu and Nien give their departure farewell as they are about to die. One military friend discloses he removed the poison from the flask as he was worried about Chu. Nien and Chu can finally have happiness together.
Year: 1957
Thai title: จอมไพร
English title: The Autumn Phoenix
Rating: 4/5
Director: Ho
Main actor: Surasit Sattayawong,Taksin Jampol,Op Boonthit
Main actress: Wilaiwan Watthanaphanit,Jeanette Lin Tsui
Thai movie จอมไพร (The autumn phoenix - 秋鳳 - Qiufeng) was released in year 1957. It is a Thai HK Taiwan co production. It lasts 1h18mn40s. The movie is lost in Thailand but it can still be seen at Taiwan Film Archives or HK Film Archives. A trailer lasting 1mn02s can be seen online. Thai actress Wilaiwan Watthanaphanit and Thai actor Surasit Sattayawong are playing. The director is Ho. It is Ho’s first colour film, i.e. “The Autumn Phoenix” (1957) starring Jeanette Lin Tsui. Despite being a 60 years old movie, it still has a colorful and very good quality picture. It features two songs. The movie starts by showing working elephants driven by mahouts in the jungle and pushing trunks. They also get latex from tree. The characters are Op Boonthit (the father), his son Lilan (Surasit Sattayawong), his daughter Yuen Lai (Wilaiwan Watthanaphanit). Their close friends are uncle wang and his daughter Tsiu Fung (Jeanette Lin Tsui). Lilan has a lame leg and loves secretly Tsiu Fung. Yuen Lai always likes to make fun and wears always colorful nice dresses. A man wishes to become a new partner for timberland activities but the father Op refuses. Luwan, the son, (Taksin Jampol), is looking for troubles. Uncle Wang is hurt by elephants due to the mess caused by Luwan. It is Buddha day. Friends are talking about an old Chinese tragic tradition, the hanging ghost, when young ladies get suicide when raped. Friends are going out and bathing in waterfalls. Luwan is around riding a horse and is looking for trouble with Lilan. Fighting happens. Lilan is knocked out so Luwan tries to rape Yuan Lai. Tsiu Fung gets some help. Uncle Wang arrives on time and beats Luwan severely. Luwan is looking for revenge. His ruffians lock Uncle Wang’s home doors and scorch the house. Uncle Wang and Tsui Fung succeed to escape. They know it is a criminal act done by Luwan. On a visit to the Duke, Yuen Lai is kidnapped. Yuen Lai is given back but she was raped. Family honor is engaged. Her father wants to avoid spreading this as Duke would learn. Uncle Wang learns it from drunkards. Uncle Wang has arguments with them and Duke’s house keeper also learns it. The Duke, Yuen Lai’s fiance, cancels the wedding and engagement. Tsui Fung visits the Duke’s home to explain the truth to him and to beg him. He accepts. Too late as Yuen Lai has already hanged herself. The father Op has an heart attack. Both are dead. Chinese rites are performed. Uncle Wang is looking for revenge. One of the rapist was bitten severely at the hand. Uncle Wang identifies him and forces him to say the truth. Chase happens inside the temple with Luwan. Uncle Wang kills him but is severely injured. A car brings him home. He dies after entrusting his daughter Tsiu Fung to Lilan. Honor is washed. The Chinese Taipei Film Achieves said that the copyright of this movie originally belonged to a HK company but the HK company sold the rights to Taiwan Film Culture Co., which was a movie company belonged to Taiwan Provincial Government. Since there is no Taiwan province now, all the assets of Taiwan film culture Co., is now taken care of by Ministry of Culture. The Ministry of Culture authorize the Chinese Taipei Film Achieves to take care of these films, including The autumn phoenix year 1957. This movie cannot be copied or viewed online. The only way to watch this movie is to go there. The quality of this movie is not good since it is transferred from 3/4 to digital betacam.
Year: 1957
Thai title: ไพรพเนจร
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Rangsee Thatsanaphayak
Main actor: Somkuan Krajangsat,Tat Ekathat,Pramin Jarujareet,Sukon Koewliam
Main actress: Phong Lada Pimolpan
Thai movie ไพรพเนจร was released in year 1957. Main actors and actresses include Somkuan Krajangsat, Phong Lada Pimolpan, Tat Ekathat, Pramin Jarujareet, Sukon Koewliam. Movie director is Rangsee Thatsanaphayak. The film was never released on VHS / VCD / DVD format but the movie in 16mm format can still be seen in Thailand. It is still colorful. It lasts 25mn and is the last reel of the film. Movie director is Rangsee Thatsanaphayak. Somkuan Krajangsat is playing the main actor and Phong Lada Pimolpan is playing the main actress. Old Thai movies, where Somkuan Krajangsat is playing the main actor, are very rare. During the remaining sequences, Somkuan is carrying Phong Lada. Phong Lada Pimolpan is playing Tat Ekathat’s daughter. This sequence can be seen on the movie poster. Other scenes include Somkuan riding an elephant, illegal logging in the forest, romance between Somkuan and Phong Lada, action scenes between groups led by Pramin and Tat Ekathat...
Year: 1957
Thai title: โรงแรมนรก
English title: Country Hotel
Rating: 5/5
Director: Ratana Pestonji
Main actor: Prachuap Ruekyamdee,Chana Sriubon,Sompong Phonmitr,Tat Ekathat
Main actress: Sarinthip Siriwan
The hotel bar caretaker Noi is a brave guy (Prachuap Ruekyamdee) but he is a bit gullible and too nice to customers. The hotel is used as rehearsal hall by choral or a Philippine artist such as miss Flora or Chinese opera (งิ้ว) or even a boxing match. The hotel is often used for arm wrestling competition. The caretaker Noi can often beat men much stronger than him. This strange hotel has only one room and it is already occupied by Mr Chana (Chana Sriubon). Issue arises when a young lady called Riem (Sarinthip Siriwan) asks for a room also. Chana renames the hotel Paradise as hotel Hell (โรงแรมนรก) as it is too noisy. Chana and Riem keep arguing for the room and even fight for pillows (ใจดำ). Chana is getting mad as he cannot sleep properly. Rumors about bandit Seua Din reach the hotel. Taking a bath in a nearby river, Riem needs to borrow Chana's gun to protect herself in case Seua Din is around. As Chana refuses, she bets with him and wins a shooting game. Three ruffians including a fierce guy called Krai are looking for Chana as he is an accountant. They wish to rob his money before he pays company salaries. Noi's uncle is shot. Riem is back when they start to beat Noi and Chana to know when the money arrives. The ruffians are quite polite (เสือสุภาพบุรุษ) but determined to get the money. Noi tells that Riem is Chana's wife. To make Chana speaks, the ruffians threaten his wife’s integrity. Chana finally accepts to tell that money will arrive at 4am. Love emerges between Riem and Chana. One of the ruffians helps Noi as he was looking for honest job and not a thief job. Krai shoots his two friends at nighttime as he believes they betrayed him by protecting Chana. Seua Din enters in the hotel and wishes to get the money also with no sharing. So a Russian roulette game is organised between Krai and Seua Din. Seua Din is very polite (เสือสุภาพบุรุษ) also but not Krai who breaks the game rules and shoots him. Chana and Noi capture Krai. The agent sending the money was Riem, daughter of the company owner. Chana and Riem cannot marry as Chana believes he is a small accountant only. Riem succeeds to convince him. There is a great performance of Prachuap Ruekyamdee who is playing a major role here instead of being a second role in a movie with leading actor Mitr Chaibancha. The movie scenario is very witty. Country Hotel (โรงแรมนรก) is a 1957 black and white movie lasting 2h19mn. It was filmed in 35mm format (using real actors voice) at the opposite of mainstream Thai movies using 16mm format (using dubbers). The movie received 3 awards in 1959 (best director, best image, best sound). The bar can still be found at Thai Film Archives museum. Western classical music is used. There is a great soundtrack used to create special ambience when fighting is happening. It is an indoor movie shooting.
Year: 1956
Thai title: เศรษฐีอนาถา
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Dokdin Kanyaman
Main actress: Sarinthip Siriwan,Prapan Narkthong
Thai movie เศรษฐีอนาถา was released in year 1956. Some Thai actors and actresses featured in this movie are Dokdin Kanyaman, Sarinthip Siriwan, เจิม ปั้นอำไพ, ระเบียบ อาชนโยธิน, เสถียร ธรรมเจริญ, Prapan Narkthong. Actor เจิม ปั้นอำไพ got a Thai cinema award for his performance in this movie as second role. The movie was never released in Thailand under VHS, VCD, DVD format. It is still available under a dubbed version in Thai Film Archive. It lasts 117 minutes. It is very colorful. In year 2018, it was shown in Thai theater “The Scala” in Bangkok to commemorate the 50 greatest Thai movies during Thai King Rama IX era. A sequence lasting 30 seconds is available online. It shows a father having bought a lottery ticket and winning the grand price, wedding of his daughter, the father being a drunkard.
Year: 1955
Thai title: ห้วงรักเหวลึก
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Somkuan Krajangsat
Main actor: Rujira Isarangkul,Lor Tok,Preuhat Boonlong,Sompong Phonmitr,Somkuan Krajangsat
Main actress: Chosri Misommon,Marasri Isarangkul
Thai movie ห้วงรักเหวลึก was released in year 1955. Only a sequence of 38mn remains to be seen. It was shown on Thai TV channel 9 many years ago. Movie director is Somkuan Krajangsat. It is a Crime / Drama / Thriller movie. Thai actors and actresses featured in this movie are Rujira Isarangkul, Lor Tok, Preuhat Boonlong, Sompong Phonmitr, Chosri Misommon, สุพรรณ บูรณะพิมพ์, Somkuan Krajangsat, Marasri Isarangkul, เติม โมรากุล, สำราญ เหมือนประสิทธิเวช, จันตรี สาริกบุตร. A woman in prison recalls a case with her lawyer Akatip (อรรถทิพย์)(Rujira Isarangkul). Her name is Khun PraPinpan (ประพิมพรรณ)(สุพรรณ บูรณะพิมพ์). A man called Khun Manot (มาโนช)(เติม โมรากุล), already married, entered in her house while PraPinpan’s husband was away. Despite being reluctant, the man forced her. In the morning, she shot him arguing she was raped by him. Akatip's colleague is Sawut (ทรงวุฒิ)(Somkuan Krajangsat). A man brings a letter to the lawyer to show the lady asked indeed to meet Manot. 30,000 baht is requested to keep silent. The lawyer pays for the letter. The lady is finally released. The lawyer hides the letter. PraPinpan admits that Khun Manot and her were already married but still seeing each other (ทําความชั่ว). She killed Manot as he was afraid of his wife. The lady lied during the trial and the lawyer protected her. Prapinpan, after being released, divorces with her current husband Phon Pern (พรเพิ่ม)(สำราญ เหมือนประสิทธิเวช). Prapinpan works now in the lawyer's office. Tiemchan (เทียมจันท)(Marasri Isarangkul), a widow lady, is invited for breakfast. She puts powder in the coffee in the lawyer's wife cup, i.e. Thanomkwan (ถนอมขวัญ) (จันตรี สาริกบุตร). She dies due to poison. People suspects PraPinpan. PraPinpan, now working as secretary, wishes to collaborate and consults Sawut. She discovers that Tiemchan is Akatip's mistress. Akatip is going to marry with Tiemchan. Thanks to PraPinpan and Sawut's efforts, Tiemchan is arrested. Fed up with all this mess, PraPinpan decides to leave for South of Thailand. Sawut loves PraPinpan also. Phon Pern, her previous husband, still harasses her through letters so she shoots him.
Year: 1955
Thai title: โบตั๋น
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Sor Asanajinda,Neramit
Main actor: Sor Asanajinda
Main actress: Wilaiwan Watthanaphanit
โบตั๋น is a Thai movie released in year 1955. It features Sor Asanajinda as main actor and Wilaiwan Watthanaphanit as main actress. The movie is lost in Thailand and only a short sequence of 10 seconds remains to be seen. It was a big commercial success. The film was in 16mm format. Another version was released in year 1975 with Sombat Methanee. It was a thai Taiwanese coproduction.
Year: 1955
Thai title: ล้มบาง
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Taksin Jampol,Tat Ekathat,Lor Tok,Sompong Phonmitr,Banglae
Main actress:
Thai movie ล้มบาง was released in year 1955. Main actors and actresses are Taksin Jampol, มาลิน เลขะวัฒนพิจารณ์, Tat Ekathat, สวลี ผกาพันธ์, Lor Tok, Sompong Phonmitr, Banglae, สมถวิล มุกดาประกร, เมืองเริง ปัทมินทร์, สุนิภา พิศนุรักษ์, วิชิต ไวงาน, ไฉน สัตยพันธ์. Movie director is วิเชียร ฉวีวงษ์. The story was written by Sor Asanajinda. The movie is lost in Thailand but a sequence in 16mm format can still be seen. It lasts three minutes. The colorful and sharp remaining sequence shows a romance sequence between Thaksin and สวลี ผกาพันธ์ happening probably during the Ayutthaya period. ไฉน สัตยพันธ and a few armed men surround them. Thaksin fights back, then as he is outnumbered, he escapes by diving into the river. A summary of the movie is still available. Tuan (ทวน) (Taksin Jampol) and สี (Lor Tok) are servants of village leader Ouam (อ่วม) (วิชิต ไวงาน). He is leader of the village Bang Sue (บางซื่อ). Their job is to sell rice in various areas around the village. One day while returning to the village, they are attacked by robbers. Tuan kills a robber and reports it to the บ้านทุ่งเสือข้าม subdistrict headman. The subdistrict headman is negligent to manage this case as he is the one behind the robbery. The subdistrict headman อั้น and village leader Ouam work together to get rid of Tuan as Ouam wishes อั้น (เมืองเริง ปัทมินทร์) to be become his son-in-law but Jampa (จำปา) (สวลี ผกาพันธุ์), his daughter, loves Tuan. Seua Kaem (เสือเข้ม) (Tat Ekathat) travels from ทุ่งเสือข้าม and carries his wife’s treasure to deposit it to Ouam, his old friend. His wife is Jom (โฉม) (มาลิน เลขะวัฒนพิจารณ์) and is having an affair with with Plat Sak. Village leader Uam and Plat Sak plan to capture Seua Kaem and steal his belongings. Luckily Tuan is around and can help Seua Kaem. Tuan hurries back to meet Jampa but village leader Ouam and อั้น bring Plat Sak (ปลัดศักดิ์) (ไฉน สัตยพันธ์) to catch Tuan for murder (as he killed a robber before). Tuan flees (this is the short movie sequence left to be seen) and return to help สี but is not successful. He finally brings Jampa with him causing อั้น to be very upset. Ruffians release สี in order to follow him and to find Tuan. Tuan is then arrested but succeeds to escape again and prevents เพิ่ม (สมถวิล มุกดาประกร) trying to rape Jampa. Tuan kills เพิ่ม by sword. Village leader Ouam captures again Tuan. But Jampa asks Ouam not to kill Tuan as she agrees to go back to the village. Tuan is angry by Jampa‘s decision. Seua Kaem is killed by Plat Sak. In village Bang Sue, the village leader prepares the wedding between his daughter Jampa and อั้น. Ouam is surprised when seeing the ring that Champa is wearing. He is even more surprised when learning that this ring was offered to Champa by Tuan. This ring was offered by Ouam to his previous wife so he understands that Tuan is his son!
Year: 1955
Thai title: เสือน้อย
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Sor Asanajinda
Main actor: Taksin Jampol,Sor Asanajinda,Phan Kam,Lor Tok,Preuhat Boonlong,Sompol Kongsuwan,Jamroon Nuatjim
Main actress:
Thai movie เสือน้อย was released in year 1955. It was a famous film during year 1955. No image or summary is left to be seen for this movie. The movie is lost in Thailand but a sequence of 10 minutes is left to be seen. Many other Thai movies used the same plot in other remakes. Main actor is Taksin Jampol acting as a pirate (โจรสลัด). Sor Asanajinda is movie director. Other actors and actresses are Sor Asanajinda, Phan Kam, Lor Tok, จำรูญ, Preuhat Boonlong. During the left sequence, the main actress is captured and kept as hostage. She is a member of the Royal family (ลูกหม่อมเจ้า) and has fallen in the hands of pirates. One ruffian (Sompol Kongsuwan) tries to abuse her but Seua Noi (Taksin Jampol) intervenes in time. The ruffian finally ends up beating another male hostage but it doesn't finish well again for him. Ruffians are all wearing red bandana. Taksin is seen kissing the main actress. Lor Tok is wearing a nice black moustache. Thai navy has decided to get rid of the pirates and attack their campement. Taksin is seen holding a baby. The remaining sequence ends here.
Year: 1955
Thai title: ทางเปลี่ยว
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor:
Main actress:
Her parents are divorcing but young girl Anchalee (อัญชลี) has to stay with her father despite her wish to stay with her mother. Anchalee stays with her father and grandmother in a remote area but she really misses her mother. The mother tries to suicide herself as she feels left out but a doctor helps her on time. The mother finally marries again with a businessman and has another child called Wanchai (วันชัย). The mother gets back Anchalee. Wanchai doesn’t get on well with Anchalee but he loves her secretly. Anchalee meets Chai but her mother obstructs to this relation so Anchalee decides to flee with him but then she realizes he is not a good man. They split and Anchalee doesn’t dare to come back to her mother and opts for suicide. She is saved on time. Chai realizing his mistake goes back to Anchalee and they stay together happily. Thai movie “Thang Pliaw” / ทางเปลี่ยว was released in 1955. Only a 9 minutes extract is left but image quality is still very good and colorful. Main actress is ยวงพร พงษ์ประดิษฐ์. The leading actor is วสันต์ สุนทรปักษิณ. As movie director, he got the first Thai cinema award (ตุ๊กตาทอง) in 1957. Thai movie “Thang Pliaw” / ทางเปลี่ยว was a 16mm movie and was the first Thai movie in cinema-scope format (ซีนีม่าสโคป).
Year: 1955
Thai title: สาวสวรรค์
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Chao Klaewklong
Main actress:
Thai movie สาวสวรรค์ was released in year 1955. Other actors and actresses are Chao Klaewklong, วิชิต ไวงาน, สมพิศ วรางคณาง, จำรุญ, ชื่นจิตร. Some scenes are shot in วัดโพธิ์. The movie is lost in Thailand but a sequence of 16 minutes is left to be seen. The left sequence is in 16mm format so it is in mute state as such format requires live dubbing. The picture is still very colorful. A lady (หญิงเจ้า) and her servant are expelled from home. A car driven by a lady hits the servant (คนใช้). Various sequences show the lady telling her problems, people chatting in and outside a home featuring old cars from 1950s, three ladies talking together. One of the ladies later meets a man but the couple is arguing and the lady is slapped. Veteran actor Chao Klaewklong is still young in this movie. He was even a main actor in the 1950s before playing father’s role in the 1960s / 1970s.
Year: 1954
Thai title: สันติ-วีณา
English title: Santi-Vina
Rating: 5/5
Director: Ratana Pestonji
Main actor:
Main actress: Rewadee Siriwilai
Thai movie สันติ-วีณา (Santi-Vina) was considered as a lost movie during many years. It was finally discovered again, restored and available in full length of 113 minutes. In year 2016 it was shown during Cannes Classic section of the 69th Cannes Film Festival. It was the first 35mm Thai movie ever realised. It was produced by หนุมานภาพยนตร์ and directed by Ratana Pestonji in year 1954. Movie Santi-Vina entered Asia-Pacific Film Festival in Tokyo and got three awards. It was the first Thai movie to participate to overseas movies competition and to get award. When back to Thailand, the film couldn't enter due to tax issue. So it was sent to England and got lost! Luckily it was found again in year 2014 in England in the British Film Institute and also in Russian and Chinese Film archives. Santi-Vina was the first Thai movie to be shown in mainland China. A film researcher found that the movie "Santi-Vina" had been sold to Russia and China in the 1950s and was released in those countries. Thai Film Archives kept also a poor quality copy. The restored movie has a colorful and crisp HD image. Santi-Vina movie was released by Thai Film Archives in year 2017 under DVD format. Santi, a poor 10 years old blind boy, is living with his father. Vina, a young girl, takes a pity on him and tries to protect him from the harassing of another boy called Krai. Vina brings Santi to school. Santi’s father sends him to stay with Luang Ta, a respectable monk, hopefully that he would learn the Buddhist lessons and by doing good deed, he could regain his eyesight. When they have grown up, Santi and Vina (Rewadee Siriwila) become lovers during Loy Krathong festival. By seeing the flower given by Vina in Santi’s hand, the monk understands there is no ending to human suffering. If Santi regains sight one day, the monk wishes he would join the monkhood but in his mind, Santi is thinking about Vina only. Seeing Vina and Santi together, Krai feels jealous because he also loves Vina. Krai asks his parent to arrange a marriage proposal to Vina. Vina’s parents are convinced as Krai’s father is the village leader. The love story with a blind man (ไอบอด) is impossible as he will not be able to care about his wife. Nevertheless Vina doesn’t love Krai so she decides to run away with Santi. Krai tries to stop them at the temple cave but during the fighting, Santi defeats him. However, they are finally caught as trackers are using horses and Santi is severely beaten by Krai. On the day Vina gets married with Krai, Santi feels very sad and decides to get suicide by heading to the cave where big rocks often fall. Luang Ta loses his life in order to save Santi’s life. Santi’s eyesight is miraculous cured but he realizes that life has no more meaning as he lost Luang Ta. Reminding Luang Ta’s comments, Santi reaches real happiness in life is by entering the monkhood. He knows that love together with Vina is no longer possible. In 1976, Pestoni's son Santa remade "Santi-Vina" as a tribute to his father. This remake is currently in poor condition.
Year: 1954
Thai title: คำสั่งคำสาป
English title: Dead Man's Voice
Rating: 5/5
Director: เบอร์เน็ตต์ ลามอนต์
Main actor: Sukon Koewliam
Main actress: Marasri Isarangkul
Thai movie คำสั่งคำสาป / Dead Man's Voice / The Command That Doom was released in year 1954. It was found in the year 2019 by Thai Film Archives in the USA (National Archives and Records Administration - NARA). It was produced by "ยูซิส" (United States Information Service – USIS) as part of efforts to stop communist propagation in Southeast Asia. Most of USIS movies were lost in Thailand after the cold war was over. Thai actors and actresses featured in this movie are วสันต์ สุนทรปักษิน, สวลี ผกาพันธุ์, Marasri Isarangkul, อารี โทณะวณิก, อุโฆษ จันทร์เรือง, Sukon Koewliam, ประหยัด ศ. นาคะ นาท. Movie director is เบอร์เน็ตต์ ลามอนต์. A short trailer lasting 1mn21s can be seen on Thai Film Archives Facebook page. The full movie lasts 1h42mn. The movie is in Black and White. There are two versions, i.e. 1951 (138 minutes) and 1954 (102 minutes). The 1951 version was never released officially in theaters. It is an early anti-communist propaganda film. Both versions were shown in Thai Film Archives in 2020. This Thai movie was shot in a similar way as Hollywood movies from the 1950s. So, it was very different from other Thai movies produced locally.
Year: 1953
Thai title: สาวเครือฟ้า
English title: Sao Kreua Fah
Rating: 5/5
Director: Tae Prakardwutthisan
Main actor: Chalit Susewee,Sompong Phonmitr
Main actress: Wilaiwan Watthanaphanit
สาวเครือฟ้า - Sao Kreua Fah (1953) is produced by Tae Prakardwutthisan. Tae Prakardwutthisan’s second movie is featuring actor Chalit Susewee (ชลิต สุเสวี) and actress Wilaiwan Watthanaphanit. It was shot in Chiang Mai (including Doi Suthep) in year 1952 and released in year 1953. It is a sad romantic movie (ชีวิตรักโศก). Famous veteran comic actor Sompong Phonmitr is also acting. Officer Roitree (ร้อยตรีพร้อม) meets Kreua Fa (Wilaiwan Watthanaphanit) the first time and falls immediately in love. Kreua Fa is a traditional dancer (ฟ้อน) and is the daughter of a mahout. He goes to her home and meets an old lady raising Kreua Fa since she is a child. Love emerges. Roitree and Kreua Fa have a son. World War I happens. One day Roitree learns that he has to move to Bangkok. He goes to Europe as airplane pilot. He is injured. Back to Thailand, he gets awarded by a higher military rank but has lost memory about the past. He doesn’t remember Kreua Fah and his child. His parents force him to marry a girl from a high lineage. One day, he goes with his wife in Chiang Mai for a plane exhibition. Kreua Fah, aware, is waiting for him. Disappointing that Roitree is married and doesn’t remember her, she gets suicide. Roitree finally recovers memory but it is too late... The 1953 movie is lost in Thailand but hopefully a 16mm behind the sequence of ten minutes is still available. It was given by Tae Prakardwutthisan himself in year 1988 to the Thai Film Archives. It is pure happiness to see sharp pictures of Chalit Susewee and Wilaiwan Watthanaphanit more than 60 years after the movie was shot. In year 1957 Wilaiwan Watthanaphanit got a Thai cinema award (ตุ๊กตาทองนำหญิง) for this movie for the first opus of the Thai cinema awards. At that time, most of the theaters had contracts to use foreign films the whole year so it was difficult for Thai movies to get slots. As Thai movies were not numerous at that time, Sao Kreua Fa was even shown the same year a few times during different months (shown 5 times in 4 different theaters level 1 – โรงหนังชั้นหนึ่ง). Even the Thai King and Thai Queen saw it. Many remakes were released, i.e. Thai TV series in 1971, 1991, 1996 and Thai movies in 1965 (Mitr Chaibancha and Pissamai Wilaisak), 1980 (Nirut Sirijanya and Supansa Nuengpirom). Movie สาวเครือฟ้า was going to be sold to Russia but the Russian distributor realised it was a 16mm movie so needing live dubbing for each projection! The plan foiled. Tae Prakardwutthisan nevertheless recommended to use 35mm format for next movies.
Year: 1952
Thai title: ทะเลรัก
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Kun Wichit Matra
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ทะเลรัก is a Thai movie released in year 1952. "Thalae Rak" (ทะเลรัก) full movie was supposed to be lost. Finally in year 2013, a final 35mm copy was found belonging to a former outdoor cinema projectionist. The full movie is not available but at least two reels were saved. It was never released in any video format. A 50mn extract can be found online. The picture is still very colorful. The two reels originally in 16mm were certainly recorded again in 35mm format as the sound dubbing is still available. Western classical music is used as soundtrack. The director is ขุนวิจิตรมาตรา. There is no movie poster available. The actors are less known nowadays as only a limited number of Thai movies from decade 1950s are left to be seen. San and Meuk, two young men, love Da (ไขศรี ชุมะศาลทูล). Meuk (พิชัย วาสนาส่ง) gets two pearls and offered them to Da. Underwater shootings show Meuk looking for pearls. Two pearls are offered to young lady Da despite the risks with sharks. In a following sequence, buffalo carts are attacked by robbers. It seems they are looking for the pearls. Pearls are used on earrings. Khun Chamleng is trying to seduce a young lady. Aware of Khun Chammleng’s fishy behavior and following advice from San, Da exchanges the earrings in Chamleng’s house. In fact, Da had an affair with Chamleng before but he just took profit of Da to steal her pearls and try to use them to seduce another victim. To avoid the truth disclosing, Chamleng shots Da in the back. Fighting happens between San and Chamleng. Chamleng falls from the cliff and dies. Meuk finds Da dying but has time to give her the real pearls back. He decides to die with her in the sea.
Year: 1951
Thai title: เดชปีศาจ
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Rating: 3/5
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Thai movie เดชปีศาจ was released in year 1951. The movie is lost in Thailand, but a sequence lasting 14 minutes is still left. It was dubbed in 2020 and shown in Thai Film Archives. หมออรุณ ทิพย์สุคนธ์ was the movie producer and owner of outdoor cinema company called อรุณทิพย์ภาพยนตร์. The producer used family relatives and friends to act in his movie. It was shot in the SuphanBuri area. The movie is a mix of comedy and horror sequences. Two men are looking for fishes in the river in SuphanBuri area. A husband Chat and his wife Chom are attacked by robbers. The wife is killed. Chat gets help from the two fishermen. The three men wish to get revenge. Three drunk village men see a beautiful lady sitting alone. She is Lady Chom now being a ghost. The three men flee. Multiple sequences show men fleeing when they realize a beautiful lady becomes a ghost.
