Life (1951)
In the Katong area, in eastern Singapore, lives Jaafar, a rich man, together with his wife Rubiah and her brother, the charming but badly-behaved Salim. One day, Salim visits his grandfather in Johor, where he meets a young and attractive girl, Salbiah. Salbiah's family is deeply in debt to a man, and unable to pay him back. The only solution is for Salbiah to marry that man. Salim, after sympathizing with Salbiah, promises to help raise the money. Ecstatic and thankful, Salbiah gives her chastity to Salim. Back in Singapore, Salim, after a long silence, writes to her that he in fact cannot help her and that he will not see her again. Heartbroken, Salbiah leaves her family and starts wandering through Singapore in search of the treacherous Salim.
Cast
- P. Ramlee - Salim
- Rokiah Jaafar - Salbiah
- Maria Menado - Halima
- Daeng Harris - Bakar
- Ulong Jawa - Jaafar
- Siti Tanjung Perak - Saamah
Screenplay
- L. Krishnan (Story)
- Haji Mahadi (Dialogue)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life about?
- In the Katong area, in eastern Singapore, lives Jaafar, a rich man, together with his wife Rubiah and her brother, the charming but badly-behaved Salim. One day, Salim visits his grandfather in Johor, where he meets a young and attractive girl, Salbiah. Salbiah's family is deeply in debt to a man, and unable to pay him back. The only solution is for Salbiah to marry that man. Salim, after sympathizing with Salbiah, promises to help raise the money. Ecstatic and thankful, Salbiah gives her chastity to Salim. Back in Singapore, Salim, after a long silence, writes to her that he in fact cannot help her and that he will not see her again. Heartbroken, Salbiah leaves her family and starts wandering through Singapore in search of the treacherous Salim.
- Who directed Life?
- Life was directed by L. Krishnan.
- Who stars in Life?
- Life stars P. Ramlee, Rokiah Jaafar, Maria Menado, Daeng Harris, Ulong Jawa, Siti Tanjung Perak.
- Where was Life produced?
- Life was produced in Singapore.