Siti Noerbaja (1941)
In Padang, childhood friends Samsoelbahri and Siti Noerbaja fall in love and kiss on the veranda, but are soon parted by their parents. Samsoelbahri goes to Batavia to study, while Noerbaja must marry the contemptuous Datuk Meringgih so that he will forgive her father's debts. Writing to Samsoelbahri, Noerbaja tells him that they can never be together as she has married. However, when she realises Merringih's violent nature she runs away to Batavia to join Samsoelbahri. They fall in love again, but must part after Noerbaja hears of her father's death. She hurries back to Padang, where Meringgih's men kill her with poisoned food. Receiving news of her death by letter, Samsu seemingly commits suicide.
Director: Lie Tek Swie
Genre: Drama
Release Date: December 16, 1941
Cast
Screenplay
- Marah Roesli (Story)
Production: Standard Film
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: id
More Films by Director: Lie Tek Swie
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Siti Noerbaja about?
- In Padang, childhood friends Samsoelbahri and Siti Noerbaja fall in love and kiss on the veranda, but are soon parted by their parents. Samsoelbahri goes to Batavia to study, while Noerbaja must marry the contemptuous Datuk Meringgih so that he will forgive her father's debts. Writing to Samsoelbahri, Noerbaja tells him that they can never be together as she has married. However, when she realises Merringih's violent nature she runs away to Batavia to join Samsoelbahri. They fall in love again, but must part after Noerbaja hears of her father's death. She hurries back to Padang, where Meringgih's men kill her with poisoned food. Receiving news of her death by letter, Samsu seemingly commits suicide.
- Who directed Siti Noerbaja?
- Siti Noerbaja was directed by Lie Tek Swie.
- Who stars in Siti Noerbaja?
- Siti Noerbaja stars Asmanah, Momo, Soerjono, A Thys, HA Rasjid, Poniman.
- What genre is Siti Noerbaja?
- Siti Noerbaja is a Drama film.
- Where was Siti Noerbaja produced?
- Siti Noerbaja was produced in Indonesia.