Terang Boelan is a 1937 film from the Dutch East Indies. Written by Saeroen, directed by Albert Balink, and starring Rd Mochtar, Roekiah and Eddie T. Effendi, Terang Boelan follows two lovers who elope after one is almost forced to marry an opium smuggler. The film was shot in the Indies and Singapore, and was partially inspired by the 1936 Hollywood film The Jungle Princess. It was aimed at native audiences and included keroncong music, which was popular at the time, and several actors from Balink's previous work Pareh (1936).
Terang boelan (1937)
Directed by Albert Balink
Genres - Drama |
Release Date - Dec 8, 1937 |
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1937, Dutch East Indies, Elopement, Keroncong Music, Native Audiences, Opium Smuggler, Pareh, Singapore, The Jungle Princess
Alternate Titles
Het Eilan der Droomen
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Terang boelan
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