Way Down West

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.

Release Date

September 8, 1927

Status

Released

Original Title

西厢记

Runtime

59min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Mandarin

Production Companies

Minxin Film Company