Overview

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.

Cast

Cho-cho Lam, Li Dandan, Ge Lijiang, Li Huamin, Huang Shaofen, Hu Chichang

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What is "Way Down West" about?

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.

When was "Way Down West" released?

Way Down West was released in 1927.

Who stars in "Way Down West"?

The cast includes Cho-cho Lam, Li Dandan, Ge Lijiang, Li Huamin.