Jewel in the Slum (1952)
Fatima lives with her mother, working with her as a seamstress. Disappointed by her mother’s gambling addiction, she decides to work as a singer at a nightclub. There, Fatima meets Abdullah, a businessman whose wife, Endon, constantly mocks and humiliates him. Abdullah soon falls in love with Fatima and they begin an affair. However, Abdullah’s colleague is also smitten with her, and when Endon finds out about her husband’s relationship, she plots with his colleague to expose the affair. It is the first Malay film helmed by a Singaporean Malay under the Malay Film Productions, Shaw Brothers. Made in 1952, the musical drama witnesses an abusive relationship that results in an extra marital affair.
Director: Haji Mahadi
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Release Date: May 18, 1952
Cast
- Nordin Ahmad - Abdullah
- Maria Menado - Fatimah
- Salmah Ibrahim
Production: Malay Film Productions Ltd., Shaw Brothers
Country: Singapore
Language: Bahasa melayu
Original Language: ms
Keywords
singapore
More Films by Director: Haji Mahadi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jewel in the Slum about?
- Fatima lives with her mother, working with her as a seamstress. Disappointed by her mother’s gambling addiction, she decides to work as a singer at a nightclub. There, Fatima meets Abdullah, a businessman whose wife, Endon, constantly mocks and humiliates him. Abdullah soon falls in love with Fatima and they begin an affair. However, Abdullah’s colleague is also smitten with her, and when Endon finds out about her husband’s relationship, she plots with his colleague to expose the affair. It is the first Malay film helmed by a Singaporean Malay under the Malay Film Productions, Shaw Brothers. Made in 1952, the musical drama witnesses an abusive relationship that results in an extra marital affair.
- Who directed Jewel in the Slum?
- Jewel in the Slum was directed by Haji Mahadi.
- Who stars in Jewel in the Slum?
- Jewel in the Slum stars Nordin Ahmad, Maria Menado, Salmah Ibrahim.
- What genre is Jewel in the Slum?
- Jewel in the Slum is a Drama, Music, Romance film.
- Where was Jewel in the Slum produced?
- Jewel in the Slum was produced in Singapore.