Filmed during the Munroe-Clark-Smith Expedition to Hainan, 1937. This film was made by Jack Munroe, a friend of AMNH President Trubee Davison. Munroe asked Davison for official introductions, but the AMNH was not otherwise involved in the expedition. The film opens with a caption explaining that the pictures are the first ever taken of the Loi (i.e. Li) people of Hainan. A map ......
The story also happened to the lead actor in real life, feel sad that human nature still has not changed. All casts are good, in particular the male lead's acting is excellent! Movie is well made, each main character has their own song, music style reflects chinese music's elegance, strongly recommend!