List of Malaysian films before 1960
This is a list of the earliest films produced and released before 1960 in the British Malaya and Federation of Malaya (Colony of Singapore ).
For an alphabetical listing of Malaysian films see Category:Malaysian films .
Title
Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
1927
New Friend
Kwok Chiu-man
Cheng Chao-jen, Luk Chao-yuk, Wee Mong-may
Comedy / Drama / Silent film
Nanyang Low Pui-kim First film shot entirely in Singapore and Malaya.
Title
Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
1933
Leila Majnun
B. S. Rajhans
M. Suki, Fatimah Jasmin, Syed Ali Mansoor Al-Attas, Cik Tijah, Yem, Sharif Medan, Khairuddin
Drama / Romance
Motilal Chemical Company (Bombay) First Malay-language feature film produced in Malaya, loosely based on Layla and Majnun .
Samarang
Ward Wing
Ahmang, Sai-Yu, Chang Fu, Mamounah, Ko-Hal
Action
B.F. Zeidman Productions English-language film
1937
Topeng Hitam (Black Mask)
Shaw Brothers
Gagak Hitam
Shaw Brothers
1938
Booloo
Cylde E. Elliot
Colin Tapley , Jayne Regan, Mamo Clark , Michio Ito, Herber de Souza, Fred Paulin, Claude King , William Stack, John Sutton , Ah Lee
Asian / Adventure / Thriller
Paramount Pictures English-language film
Nelayan (Fisherman)
Title
Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
1940
Bermadu (Polygamy)
How You & Wen Hai Ling
Aman Belon, Yem, Tina, Habsah
Drama
Shaw Brothers
Toping Saitan (The Devil's Mask)
How You & Wen Hai Ling
A. Rahman, Momo Latiff, Habsah, Mimi, Gong Manaf
Adventure
Shaw Brothers
Hanchor Hati (Broken Heart)
How You & Wen Hai Ling
Ahmad CB, Rose Philipina, Habsah, Yem, Tina, Mohd Amin, Mohd
Shaw Brothers
Mata Hantu (Ghost Eye)
How You & Wen Hai Ling
A. Rahman, Yem, Habsah, Rahmah
Shaw Brothers
Mutiara (Pearl)
How You & Wen Hai Ling
Hassan Temberang, Haji Gong Manaf, Aman Belon, Harun Elyas, Yem, Tina, Habsah
Shaw Brothers
Tiga Kekaseh (Three Lovers)
How You & Wen Hai Ling
Teruna, Juriah, Tina, Habsah, Mustajab, A. Rahman
Shaw Brothers
1941
Ibu Tiri (Stepmother)
How You & Wen Hai Ling
Che Tina, Mustajab, Aman Belon, Adi Teruna, Juriah, Gong Manaf, Zuriah, Aman, Md. Amin, Hafsah Buang, Dara, A. Rahman, Puteh Lawak
Shaw Brothers
Terang Bulan Di-Malaya (Bright Moon in Malaya)
How You & Wen Hai Ling
Ahmad CB, Juriah, Puteh Lawak, Tina, Yem, Habsah, Mustajab
Shaw Brothers
1942
Menantu Durhaka (Rebellious Son-in-law)
B. S. Rajhans
Mokhtar Wijaya, Tarmina, Haras, Yusuf Banjar, Juriah, S. Kadarisman
Tan Weng Film
1946
Seruan Merdeka (The Call to Freedom)
B. S. Rajhans
Salleh Ghani, Rokiah Hanafi, Johar, Siti Tanjung Perak
Action
Malayan Art Production
1947
Singapura Di-Waktu Malam (Singapore at the Night)
B. S. Rajhans
Bachtiar Affendi, Siput Sarawak
Malay Film Productions
Chempaka
B. S. Rajhans
Salleh Ghani, Kasma Booty , Yem, Maroeti, Suhara Effendi, Jaafar Wiryo
Malay Film Productions
1948
Chinta (Love)
B. S. Rajhans
S. Roomai Noor, Siput Sarawak, Jaafar Wiryo, Daeng Harris, P. Ramlee , Suhara Effendi, Norsiah, Lelawati
Drama / Romance
Malay Film Productions Chinta was the first Malayan film released after the declaration of the Malayan Emergency , and also marks the first screen appearance of P. Ramlee . It is the oldest surviving film of Malayan cinema.
Pisau Berachun (Poisonous Knife)
B. S. Rajhans
Bachtiar Affendi, Kasma Booty , Jaafar Wiryo, Johar
Malay Film Productions
Kampung Sentosa (Tranquil Village)
B. Reaves E. Elliot
Mohd Nor Lambak, Raja Hamidah Raja Saat
Sound Master (New York) Company
1949
Nasib (Fate)
B. S. Rajhans
S. Roomai Noor, Siput Sarawak, Haji Gong, Tina, Daeng Harris, P. Ramlee , Jaafar Wiryo
Drama
Malay Film Productions Entered into the 1950 BFI London Film Festival
Nilam (Sapphire)
B. S. Rajhans
S. Roomai Noor, Siput Sarawak, Daeng Harris, P. Ramlee , Jaafar Wiryo, Siti Tanjung Perak, Neng Yatimah
Fantasy
Malay Film Productions
Noor Asmara
B. S. Rajhans
S. Roomai Noor, Kasma Booty , Daeng Harris, Baby Mardiana, Siti Tanjung Perak, Jaafar Wiryo, Ahmad CB, Norsiah, P. Ramlee
Musical / Romance
Malay Film Productions
Title
Director
Cast
Genre
Notes
1950
Aloha
B. S. Rajhans
Mariam , Osman Gumanti, P. Ramlee , Jaafar Wiryo, Roseminah, Siti Tanjung Perak, Daeng Idris, Daeng Harris, A. R. Tompel, S. Shamsuddin
Drama / Romance
Malay Film Productions
Bakhti (Faithfulness)
L. Krishnan
P. Ramlee , Kasma Booty , S. Roomai Noor, Siput Sarawak, Yusof Banjar
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Dewi Murni (Sacred Goddess)
B. S. Rajhans
Osman Gumanti, Kasma Booty , Daeng Harris, A. R. Tompel, M. Amin, Mariam
Drama / Romance
Malay Film Productions
Kampung Sentosa (Tranquil Village)
G. Tom
Mohd Nor Lambak, Raja Hamidah Raja Saat
American Film Inn
Pelangi (Rainbow)
Naz Achnas
Ismail Kasim, Nona Asiah , Saloma , Eloni Hayat, Saliman S, Mustarjo, S. Naning
Nusantara Film
Pembalasan (Revenge)
L. Krishnan
S. Roomai Noor, Siput Sarawak, Marliah, Rokiah Jaafar, M. Amin
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Rachun Dunia (Poison of the World)
B. S. Rajhans
Osman Gumanti, Kasma Booty , Siput Sarawak, Jaafar Wiryo, P. Ramlee , Baby Supatri, A. R. Tompel, Siti Tanjung Perak, Haji Gong, Neng Yatimah
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Sesal Tak Sudah (Regret Forever)
A. R. Tompel
Ratna Si, Daeng Idris, Salbiah Harun, Saloma , R. Suriani, A. R. Tompel
Nusantara Film
Takdir Illahi (God's Destiny)
L. Krishnan
P. Ramlee , Neng Yatimah, Yusuf Banjar, Daeng Idris, Siti Tanjung Perak, Salmah, A. R. Tompel, Daeng Harris
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Kembar (Twin)
S. Ramanathan
M. Amin, Mariam , Daeng Harris, Siti Tanjung Perak
Drama / Romance
Malay Film Productions
1951
Bapa Saya (My Father)
B. S. Rajhans
A. R. Tompel, Neng Yatimah, Osman Gumanti, Rokiah Jaafar, Siti Tanjung Perak
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Berdosa (Guilty)
S. Ramanathan
S. Roomai Noor, Rokiah Jaafar, Siput Sarawak, Yem
Malay Film Productions
Bunga Perchintaan (Flower of Romance)
L. Krishnan
Mustapha Maarof , Mislia, Nursiah K
Rimau Film Production
Derita (Suffering)
L. Krishnan
Ali Rahman, Neng Yatimah, Mariam , A. Rahim
Malay Film Productions
Juwita
S. Ramanathan
P. Ramlee , Kasma Booty , A. Rahim, Salmah, Ulong Jawa, Saadiah, Daeng Harris, Siti Tanjung Perak
Drama / Romance
Malay Film Productions
Manusia (Human)
S. Ramanathan
Omar Rojik, Kasma Booty , Jaafar Wiryo, Jaafar Shah, Zainab, Hashimah Yon, Zubaidah
Malay Film Productions
Matahari (Sun)
Ramon A. Estella
Maria Menado, Ahmad Mahmud, Salleh Kamil, Omar Rojik, Daeng Idris, Alice Ma, Kemat Hassan, Jins Shamsuddin
Drama / Action
Malay Film Productions Film about independence struggle
Penghidupan (Lifelihood)
L. Krishnan
P. Ramlee , Rokiah Jaafar, Maria Menado, Daeng Harris, Ulong Jawa, Siti Tanjung Perak, Mohd Yusuf, Saamah, Junaisi
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Perkahwinan Rahsia (Secret Wedding)
Hsu Chiao Meng
Eloni Hayat, S. Kadarisman, Rokiah Hanafi, Daeng Idris, S. Naning, Saloma
Comedy
Nusantara Film
Pulau Mutiara (Pearl Island)
S. Ramanathan
Osman Gumanti, Maria Menado, A. R. Tompel, Siti Rohani
Malay Film Productions
Rayuan Sukma (The Longing of the Soul)
L. Krishnan
Ali Rahman, Zubaidah, A. Rahim, Omar Rojik, Junaidah, Ulong Jawa, Saamah
Drama / Romance
Malay Film Productions
Sejoli (Lovebird)
B. S. Rajhans
Kasma Booty , Rokiah Jaafar, Neng Yatimah, P. Ramlee , Jaafar Wiryo, Daeng Harris, S. Shamsuddin , Osman B., M. Yusuf, Siti Tanjung Perak, M. Amin
Drama / Romance
Malay Film Productions
1952
Aladdin
B. S. Rajhans
Ali Rahman, Mariam , Jaafar Shah, M. Amin, S. Shamsuddin
Malay Film Productions Adapted from the folk tale of the same name
Anjoran Nasib (Fate's Hand)
B. S. Rajhans
P. Ramlee , Mariam , Musalmah, Daeng Harris, Harun Omar, Saadiah, Omar Rojik, R. Azmi, S. Sudarmaji, Ahmad C, Salleh Kamil, Saamah, Marliah
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Antara Senyum Dan Tangis (Between Smiles and Tears)
L. Krishnan
P. Ramlee , Rokiah Jaafar, Musalmah, M. Amin, Harun Omar, M. Yusuf Banjar, Siti Tanjung Perak, Saamah, Baby Zaitun
Drama / Romance
Malay Film Productions
Chemburu (Jealous)
S. Ramanathan
Yusoff Latiff, Rosnani Jamil, Mariani, Nordin Ahmad, Siti Tanjung Perak, Haji Mahadi
Malay Film Productions
Chinta Murni
A. R. Tompel
S. Kadarisman, Rahman B, Salbiah Harun, R. Suriani
Nusantara Film
Dian (Candle)
Naz Achnas
S. Kadarisman, Normadiah, Junaidah, Osman Gumanti, Daeng Idris, Mardiana
Nusantara Film
Gadis Peladang (Farmer Girl)
B. S. Rajhans
Yusoff Latiff, Neng Yatimah, Maria Menado, Daeng Harris, Omar Rojik, Salleh Kamil, Marliah, Jamil Sulong
Malay Film Productions
Jiwa Lara (Sick Soul)
S. Ramanathan
Osman Gumanti, Rokiah Jaafar, Neng Yatimah
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Lupa Daratan (Be Delirious)
L. Krishnan
Omar Rojik, Rosnani Jamil, Jamil Sulong, Haron Omar
Malay Film Productions
Miskin (The Poor)
K. M. Basker
P. Ramlee , Rosnani Jamil, Musalmah, Haron Omar, Omar Rojik, Saemah, Jamil Sulong, Ahmad Chetti
Drama / Romance
Malay Film Productions
Norma
A. R. Tompel
S. Kadarisman, Salbiah Harun, Saloma , S. Naning, Hamidar, Daeng Idris, Bahar Said, A. R. Tompel
Nusantara Film
Pachar Putih (White Girlfriend)
Naz Achnas
S. Kadarisman, Normadiah, Junaidah, A. Rahim, Daeng Idris, Hamidar
Nusantara Film
Patah Hati (Broken Hearted)
K. M. Basker
P. Ramlee , Neng Yatimah, Musalmah, Mohd Hamid, Ulong Jawa, Hashim Nor, Jamil Sulong, Marliah Ahmad, Aini Jasmin, Ahmad Chetty, Fatimah A, R. Samiadji Widjaja, Malik Sutan Muda, Said Zain, Saidi
Drama / Romance
Malay Film Productions
Permata Di-Perlimbahan (Jewels in the Valley)
Haji Mahadi
Nordin Ahmad, Maria Menado, Salmah Ibrahim, Rokiah Jaafar, J. Husny, Suud Jr
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Ramli Ramlah
Jaafar Wiryo
Rosini, Ahmad Shah, Turminah
Keris Film Production
Sedarah (Incest)
S. Ramanathan
P. Ramlee , Rosnani Jamil, A. Rahim, Haji Mahadi, Siti Tanjung Perak, Saadiah, S. Shamsuddin , Aini Jasmin, Saamah, Malik Sutan Muda, Salleh Abdullah, Kamarudin, Salleh Kamil, Salmah, Ulong Jawa
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Seniati
Chow Wing Kok, A. R. Tompel
A. Bakarruddin, Normadiah, S. Kadarisman, Junaidah, Daeng Idris, A. Rahim, A. R. Tompel
Nusantara Film
Setia (Loyal)
A. S. Simons
Rosini, Ahmad Mahmud, M. Amin, S. Alton
Keris Film Production
Tas Tangan Wanita (Women's Handbag)
L. Krishnan
Osman Gumanti, Maria Menado, Neng Yatimah
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Yatim Piatu (Orphan)
B. S. Rajhans
Yusof Latiff, Rokiah Jaafar, Saadiah, Haron Omar, Mariani
Drama
Malay Film Productions
1953
Ayer Mata (Tears)
K. M. Basker
Ahmad Mahmud, Rosnani Jamil, Siti Tanjung Perak, Habibah, Hashim Noor, Mustarjo
Malay Film Productions
Angin Berpesan (The Reminding Wind)
Naz Achnas
S. Kadarisman, Daeng Idris, Suki, Zeera Agus , Norani Moarti, Mohd Nor Lambak, Junaidah, Ahmad Shah, Saloma , Hamidar
United Malayan Film Company
Berbahagia Di-Singapura (Be Happy in Singapore)
Jaafar Wiryo
Siti Hanim, Rohaya, M. Amin
Keris Film Production
Budi Mulia (Personable)
Buloh Perindu (Melodious)
B. S. Rajhans
Rosini, Shariff Medan, Bakaruddin, M. Amin, Momo Latiff
Cathay-Keris Film First coloured film produced in Malaya
Chinta Abadi (Everlasting Love)
L. Krishan
Salleh Ghani, Maria Menado
Cathay-Keris Film
Dahlia
B. S. Rajhans
Shariff Medan, Baharuddin, Norsiah, Yem, Rosini
Cathay-Keris Film
Hati Iblis (Devil Heart)
K. M. Basker
Ali Rahman, Aini Hayati, Jamil Sulong, Salmah Ibrahim, Daeng Harris, Annie Jasmin, Aziz Sattar
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Hujan Panas (Rain Shower)
B. N. Rao
P. Ramlee , Siput Sarawak, Aini Hayati, Baby Zarinah, Haji Mahadi, Mustarjo, Hashim Nor, Malik Sutan Muda, Fatimah A
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Ibu (Mother)
S. Ramanathan
P. Ramlee , Neng Yatimah, Aini Hayati, Rosnani Jamil, Haji Mahadi, Nordin Ahmad, Salleh Kamil, Mustarjo, Johnny Tan, Johar, Adik Rahman, Adik Rosli
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Istana Impian (Dream Castle)
V. Girimaji
Ahmad Mahmud, Saadiah, S. Shamsuddin , Mariani, Neng Yatimah, Haji Mahadi, Omar Rojik, Salleh Kamil
Drama / Romance
Malay Film Productions
Kerana Kau (Because of You)
K. R. S. Sastry
Mohd Hamid, Mariam , Saadiah, Ahmad Mahmud, Omar Rojik, Daeng Harris
Malay Film Productions
Mangsa (Victim)
K. M. Basker
Yusof Latiff, Siput Sarawak, Ahmad Mahmud, Mariani, Salleh Kamil, Salleh Melan, Aziz Sattar
Malay Film Productions
Nelayan (Fisherman)
Jaafar Wiryo
Salleh Ghani, Umi Kalthum, Jaafar Wiryo
Cathay-Keris Film
Putus Harapan (Losing Hope)
B. N. Rao
P. Ramlee , Rokiah Jaafar, Musalmah, Nordin Ahmad, Salleh Kamil, Hashim Nor, Mariani, Hafsah, Osman, Hamid, Aini Jasmin, Aziz Sattar , Amran Alimin, Abbas Rahmat, Supatri
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Raja Sahari (Bridegroom)
B. S. Rajhans
Ali Rahman, Mariani, Daeng Harris, Saadiah
Malay Film Productions
Sangsara (Miserable)
S. Ramanathan
Yusof Latiff, Neng Yatimah, Siput Sarawak, Daeng Idris, Normadiah, Daeng Harris, S. Kadarisman
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Sehati Serasa
A. R. Tompel
S. Kadarisman, Rahman B, Salbiah Harun, Saloma , Daeng Idris
Nusantara Film
Shorga Dunia (Heaven on Earth)
B. S. Rajhans
Jaafar Shah, Rokiah Jaafar, Musalmah, M. Shariff
Malay Film Productions
Siapa Salah? (Who's Guilty?)
B. N. Rao
P. Ramlee , Daeng Idris, Siti Tanjung Perak, Neng Yatimah, Normadiah, Salleh Kamil, Haji Mahadi, S. Hassan Sahab, SM Malek, Hashim Hor, Omar Suwita, Boy Salleh, Salbiah, Marliah
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Untuk Sesuap Nasi (For the Sake of Food)
L. Krishan
S. Roomai Noor, R. Suriani, Mustapha Maarof , Raden Tuminah
Rimau Film Production
1954
Arjuna (Sweetheart)
V. Girimaji
Ahmad Mahmud, Rokiah Jaafar, Nordin Ahmad, Aziz Sattar , Aini Hayati, Daeng Harris, Mustarjo, Malik Sutan Muda, Raja Hamidah
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Abu Nawas
Cyril Randall
Nona Asiah , Ismail Kassim
Docudrama
Malayan Film Unit A docudrama about the Communist threat during the Emergency years (1948 – 1960) .
Chinta Abadi (Kembali Ke Desa) (Everlasting Love (Back to Countryside)
S. Roomai Noor, Sho Wee Gok, Jaafar Wiryo
Mislia, Salleh Ghani
Keris Film Production
Gelora Hidup (Turbulent Life)
B. N. Rao
Yusof Latiff, Rosnani Jamil, Musalmah, S. Kadarisman, Nordin Ahmad
Malay Film Productions
Iman (Faith)
K. R. S. Sastry
Ahmad Mahmud, Saadiah, Haji Mahadi, Neng Yatimah, Jins Shamsuddin, Ibrahim Pendek
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Insaf (Conscious)
B. S. Rajhans
Rosini, M. Noor Lambak, Osman Gumanti, Mala Ratina
Cathay-Keris Film
Jasa (Service)
S. Ramanathan
Yusof Latiff, Mariam , S. Kadarisman, Salmah Ibrahim, Ali Rahman, A. Rahim, Saadiah, Aziz Sattar , Ibrahim Pendek
Malay Film Productions
Kechewa (Disappointed)
S. Ramanathan
Yusof Latiff, Saadiah, S. Kadarisman, Mariam , Salmah Ibrahim, A. Rahim, Salleh Kamil
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Keluarga Tolol (Stupid Family)
S. Ramanathan
Aziz Sattar , Siti Tanjung Perak, Normadiah, S. Shamsuddin , Ibrahim Pendek
Malay Film Productions
Merana (Languish)
B. N. Rao
P. Ramlee , Latifah Omar, Siti Tanjung Perak, Mariani, Aini Hayati, Musalmah, Habsah, Daeng Idris, Mustarjo, Malik Sutan Muda, Omar Suwita, Baby Hamimah
Drama / Romance
Malay Film Productions
Nafsu (Lust)
L. Krishnan
S. Roomai Noor, Maria Menado, Osman Gumanti, Rosini, M. Amin
Cathay-Keris Film
Panggilan Pulau (An Island Calling)
S. Ramanathan
P. Ramlee , Normadiah, Yusof Latiff, A. Rahim, Nordin Ahmad, S. Kadarisman, Salleh Kamil, Latifah Omar, Ibrahim Pendek, Daeng Idris, Omar Rojik, S. Shamsuddin , Siti Tanjung Perak, Hashim Nor, Adik Rahman, Saamah
Drama / Romance
Malay Film Productions Based on the novel Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Pawang (Shaman)
K. M. Basker
Haji Mahadi, Rosnani Jamil, Daeng Idris, Omar Rojik, Musalmah, Hashim Nor, S. Shamsuddin , Jamil Sulong
Malay Film Productions
Perjodohan (Matchmaking)
B. N. Rao
P. Ramlee , Normadiah, Nordin Ahmad, Mariani, Aini Hayati, Siti Tanjung Perak, S. Hassan Sahab, Mustarjo, Zainon Ibrahim, Adik Johan
Malay Film Productions
Pertarohan (Betting)
L. Krishan
S. Roomai Noor, Maria Menado, Salleh Ghani, Wahid Satay
Cathay-Keris Film
Tangisan Ibu (Sorrowful Mother)
L. Krishnan
S. Roomai Noor, Mislia, M. Noor, Tuminah
Cathay-Keris Film
Terang Bulan Di-Malaya (Bright Moon in Malaya)
B. S. Rajhans
Raden Mokhtar, Rosini, Sukarseh, Bakarudin
Cathay-Keris Film
1955
Abu Hassan Penchuri (Abu Hassan the Thief)
B. N. Rao
P. Ramlee , Mariam , Nordin Ahmad, Mohd Hamid, Daeng Idris, Malik Sutan Muda, S. Shamsuddin , Ali Rahman, Shariff Dol, Wan Hazim, Habsah, Zaiton
Romance / Fantasy
Malay Film Productions Based on The Thief of Bagdad
Bernoda (Stained)
S. Ramanathan
Yusof Latiff, Normadiah, Latifah Omar, S. Kadarisman, Nordin Ahmad, Siti Tanjung Perak
Malay Film Productions
Duka Nestapa (Great Sorrow)
L. Krishnan
S. Roomai Noor, Darasalam, Mislia, Nursiah K
Cathay-Keris Film
Empat Isteri (Four Wives)
B. S. Rajhans
Daeng Idris, Normadiah, Saloma , Latifah Omar, Mariani, A. Rahim, Salleh Kamil
Malay Film Productions
Gadis Liar
Ibrahim Pendek
Insan (Human)
K. M. Basker
Omar Rojik, Siput Sarawak, Ahmad Mahmud, Saadiah, Latifah Omar, Malik Sutan Muda
Malay Film Productions
Irama Kaseh (Rhythm of Love)
Laurie Fredment
Nety Herwaty, Rosini, Mohd Nor Lambak, S. Roomai Noor, M. Amin
Cathay-Keris Film
Jubah Hitam (Black Robe)
S. Ramanathan
Yusof Latiff, Zaiton , S. Kadarisman, Daeng Idris, A. Rahim
Malay Film Productions
Kaseh Menumpang (Riding on Love)
L. Krishnan
S. Roomai Noor, Rosnani Jamil, Rosini, M. Amin, R. Suriani
Shah Film Production
Kipas Hikmat (Magic Fan)
S. Ramanathan
Yusof Latiff, Mariam , S. Kadarisman, Ibrahim Pendek, A. Rahim, Omar Rojik, Aziz Sattar , Zaiton
Fantasy
Malay Film Productions
Menyerah (Submissive)
K. M. Basker
Yusof Latiff, Latifah Omar, Siput Sarawak, S. Kadarisman, Ahmad Shah
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Mutiara dari Malaya (Pearls from Malaya)
Laurie Fredment
S. Roomai Noor, Mislia, Sri A Unety, M. Amin, Dollah Sarawak
Cathay-Keris Film
Penarek Becha (The Trishaw Man)
P. Ramlee
P. Ramlee , Saadiah, Salleh Kamil, Udo Omar, Saamah, Habsah, Omar Suwita, Zainon, Fatimah Osman, Mohd Hamid, Kemat Hassan, Shariff Dol, Hashimah Yon
Drama / Romance
Malay Film Productions
Ribut (Storm)
K. M. Basker
Ahmad Mahmud, Saadiah, Haji Mahadi, Rosnani Jamil, Habsah, Salbiah, Aziz Sattar
Drama / Romance
Malay Film Productions
Roh Membela (Spirit Guide)
B. N. Rao
Nordin Ahmad, Neng Yatimah, Daeng Idris, Normadiah, Haji Mahadi, Salleh Kamil, Aziz Sattar
Malay Film Productions
Saudara-ku (My Relations)
Laurie Fredment
Darasalam, Ahmad Shah, Maria Menado, Marsita
Cathay-Keris Film
Selamat Hari Raya
L. Krishnan
S. Roomai Noor, Maria Menado, Salleh Ghani, Umi Kalthum, M. Amin, Wahid Satay
Cathay-Keris Film
Selamat Tinggal Kekaseh-ku Good Bye, My Sweethearts
L. Krishnan
S. Roomai Noor, Kasma Booty , M. Amin, Noly Lim, Cheng Li Li, Shariff Medan, Dollah Sarawak, Yunalis, Jaafar, Sri A Unety
Cathay-Keris Film
1956
Adam
S. Roomai Noor
S. Roomai Noor, Hasnah Rahman, Nursiah Yem, M. Amin, Umi Kalthum, Rahimah Alias
Cathay-Keris Film
Adek-ku My Younger Brother
B. N. Rao
Ahmad Mahmud, Rosnani Jamil, Saloma , Haji Mahadi, Siti Tanjong Perak, Malik Sutan Muda, Omar Suwita, Mohd Hamid, Aziz Sattar
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Azan
L. Krishnan
S. Roomai Noor, Nursiah K, Shariff Medan, Salleh Ghani, Umi Kalthum, M. Amin
Cathay-Keris Film
Anak-ku Sazali (My Son, Sazali)
Phani Majumdar
P. Ramlee , Zaiton , Rosnani Jamil, Nordin Ahmad, Hashimah Yon, Daeng Idris, Habsah Buang, Malik Sutan Muda, Ibrahim Pendek, S. Kadarisman, Siti Tanjong Perak, HM Rohaizad, Kemat Hassan, Fatimah, Salbiah, Omar Suwita, Shariff Dol, Tony Castello, Habibah, Rahman, Idrus, Suriani
Drama / Family
Malay Film Productions Entered into the 1957 Asia Pacific Film Festival
Dondang Sayang
L. Krishnan
Nursiah Yem, Mustapha Maarof , Hasnah Rahman, M. Amin
Cathay-Keris Film
Hang Tuah (The Legend of Hang Tuah)
Phani Majumdar
P. Ramlee , Saadiah, Ahmad Mahmud, Zaiton , Haji Mahadi, Daeng Idris, Yusof Latiff, Nordin Ahmad, S. Shamsuddin , Aziz Sattar , Hashim Nur, Siti Tanjung Perak, Mariani, Saamah, Salbiah, Mustarjo, Nyak Osman, Rahmah Rahmat, S. Sudarmaji, Omar Hitam, Salleh Kamil, Omar Suwita, Jaafar, Muhammad Hamid, Malik Sutan Muda, A. Rahim, Mustapha Maarof , S. Kadarisman, Mahmud June, Raja Hamidah
Historical / Drama / Action
Malay Film Productions Second coloured film produced in Malaya Entered into the 1956 Asia Pacific Film Festival Based on Hang Tuah . First Eastmancolour film in Southeast Asia.
Ke'adilan Illahi (Divine Justice)
K. M. Basker
Yusof Latiff, Saadiah, S. Kadarisman, Daeng Idris
Malay Film Productions
Mega Mendong
L. Krishnan
S. Roomai Noor, Supatri, Mustapha Maarof , R. Suriani
Cathay-Keris Film
Penchuri (The Thieves)
K. M. Basker
Yusof Latiff, Siput Sarawak, S. Kadarisman, Siti Tanjung Perak
Drama / Romance
Malay Film Productions
Ribut
Third Malay color film in (Gevacolor )
Semerah Padi
P. Ramlee
Nordin Ahmad, Saadiah, P. Ramlee , Daeng Idris, Normadiah, Salleh Kamil, A. Rahim, Omar Suwita, Musalmah, Malik Sutan Muda, Saamah, Zainon, Kemat Hassan, Shariff Dol, Mohd Hamid, Nyak Osman
Drama
Malay Film Productions
1957
Badjau Anak Laut (Bajao, The Sea Gypsies)
Lamberto V. Avellana
Rosa Rosal, Tony Santos, Leroy Salvador, Joseph de Cordova, Vic Silayan, Oscar Keesee, Pedro Faustino
Drama
Cathay-Keris Film
Belantara
S. Ramanathan
Nordin Ahmad, Normadiah, Salleh Kamil, S. Shamsuddin , Daeng Idris, A. Rahman, Musalmah, Sureini Sani
Malay Film Productions
Bujang Lapok
P. Ramlee
P. Ramlee , S. Shamsuddin , Aziz Sattar , Normadiah, Zaiton , Dayang Sofia, Siti Tanjung Perak, Rohayu Maaji, M. Babjan, Saamah, Shariff Dol, Malek Sutan Muda, Prani Prawat, Nen Junainah, Rokiah, Kemat Hassan, M. Rafee, Bibah, Nyong Ismail
Musical comedy
Malay Film Productions
Hantu Jerangkong (The Skeletal Ghost)
Dhiresh Ghosh
Aziz Jaafar, Hashimah Yon, Habsah, Omar Suwita, Zainon, Aziz Sattar , S. Shamsuddin
Horror
Malay Film Productions
Kaseh Sayang
Phani Majumdar
Haji Mahadi, Neng Yatimah, Saadiah, Hashimah Yon, Jins Shamsuddin, Aziz Sattar
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Kembali Sa-orang (A Man Is Back)
Ramon A. Estella
Ahmad Mahmud, Saadiah, Salleh Kamil, Mariani, Daeng Idris, Sunatri, Saamah
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Mogok
K. M. Basker
Ahmad Mahmud, Saadiah, S. Kadarisman, Mariani, Daeng Idris, Siti Tanjung Perak
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Pancha Delima
P. Ramlee
Jins Shamsuddin, Hashimah Yon, Udo Omar, Haji Mahadi, Aini Hayati, R. Suriani, R. Juminah, Shariff Dol, Kemat Hassan, Ali Fiji, Mohd Rafee, Omar Suwita, Babjan, Zainon, Hassan Kadir, S. Ramanathan, Aziz Sattar , S. Shamsuddin , P. Ramlee
Fantasy
Malay Film Productions
Pontianak
B. N. Rao
Maria Menado, M. Amin, Wahid Satay , Salmah Ahmad, Karim Latiff
Horror
Cathay-Keris Film
Putera Bertopeng
K. M. Basker
Ahmad Mahmud, Normadiah, Daeng Idris, A. Rahim, S. Kadarisman, Haji Mahadi, Aziz Sattar
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Dendam Pontianak
B. N. Rao
Maria Menado, Mustapha Maarof , Wahid Satay
Horror
Cathay-Keris Film Preceded by Pontianak (1957)
Rumah Panjang (Long House)
Phani Majumdar
Kevin Buchannan, Luli Gagat
Malay Film Productions. An Eastmancolour film.
Salah Sangka
B. N. Rao
Cathay-Keris Film
Seruan Darah
Chew Cheng Kok
Ahmad Mahmud, Neng Yatimah, Yusof Latiff
Malay Film Productions
1958
Anak Pontianak (Son of the Vampire)
Ramon A. Estella
Jins Shamsuddin, Hashimah Yon, Dayang Sofia, S. Kadarisman, Aziz Sattar
Horror
Malay Film Productions
Azimat
Rolf Bayer
Pancho Magalona, Saloma , Tita Doran, Ahmad Mahmud, Jins Shamsuddin, Salleh Kamil
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Che Mamat Parang Tajam
S. Roomai Noor
Wahid Satay , Salmah Ahmad
Comedy
Cathay-Keris Film
Chinta Gadis Rimba (The Virgin of Borneo)
L. Krishnan
S. Roomai Noor, Narang, M. Amin
Romance
Cathay-Keris Film Coloured film
Doktor (Doctor)
Phani Majumdar
Aziz Jaafar, Zaiton , S. Kadarisman, Haji Mahadi, Aini Hayati
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Gergasi
Dhiresh Ghosh
Aziz Jaafar, Hashimah Yon, Rokiah Jaafar, Haji Mahadi, Aziz Sattar
Horror
Malay Film Productions
Hantu Kubor
Chew Cheng Kok
Aziz Jaafar, Hashimah Yon, S. Kadarisman, Aziz Sattar , S. Shamsuddin
Horror
Malay Film Productions
Ikan Duyong
Cathay-Keris Film
Kaki Kuda
Kirdar Sharma
Aziz Sattar , S. Shamsuddin , Normadiah, Saloma , Mustarjo, Ani Jasmin
Comedy
Malay Film Productions
Masharakat Pinchang (Imperfect Society)
Phani Majumdar
S. Kadarisman, Salleh Kamil, Tony Castello, Rosnani Jamil, Neng Yatimah, Daeng Idris, Haji Mahadi, A. Rahim
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Orang Lichin
L. Krishnan
S. Roomai Noor, Maria Menado, Mahmood June, M. Amin
Mystery / Horror
Cathay-Keris Film
Orang Minyak (The Oily Man)
L. Krishnan
S. Roomai Noor, Salmah Ahmad, Nordin Ahmad, Mahmud June, M. Amin
Horror
Cathay-Keris Film Based on Orang Minyak
Sergeant Hassan
Lamberto Avellana, P. Ramlee
P. Ramlee , Saadiah, Jins Shamsudin, Salleh Kamil, Daeng Idris, Aini Jasmin, Kapten John Gray RMR, Kapten David Downe RM, Sarjan Pon, Koperal Rashid, Nyong Kamil, Leng Hussein, Omar Rojik, S. Shamsuddin , M. Rafee, Adik Jaafar, Kemat Hassan, Habibah, Omar Suwita, Zainol Bakar, Ali Fiji
Drama / Action
Malay Film Productions
Satay
K. M. Basker
Wahid Satay , Aidi Ali, Salmah Ahmad, Puteh Lawak
Comedy / Family
Cathay-Keris Film Entered into the 1959 Asia Pacific Film Festival
Selendang Delima
K. M. Basker
Latifah Omar, Maria Menado, M. Amin, Abdullah Chik, Norsiah Yem
Drama / Fantasy
Cathay-Keris Film
Serangan Orang Minyak
L. Krishnan
M. Amin, Nordin Ahmad, Latifah Omar, Udo Omar, Wahid Satay
Thriller
Cathay-Keris Film
Sri Menanti
Phani Majumdar
Salleh Kamil, Zaiton , Chang Chong, Dong Tan, S. Kadarisman, S. Shamsuddin , Ibrahim Pendek
Malay Film Productions
Sumpah Orang Minyak (Curse of the Oil Man)
P. Ramlee
P. Ramlee , Salleh Kamil, Shariff Dol, Sri Dewi, Marion Willis, Daeng Idris, Haji Mahadi, Ali Rahman, Malik Sutan Muda, Salbiah, M. Rafee, Fatimah Osman, Rahmah Rahmat, Ahmad C, Raja Hamidah, Mustarjo, Nyong Ismail, Ahmad Ghani, Rokiah Hashim, Pranic Pramut
Fantasy / Horror
Malay Film Productions Entered into the 1958 Asia Pacific Film Festival
Sumpah Pontianak (Curse of the Vampire)
B. N. Rao
Maria Menado, Mustapha Maarof , Salmah Ahmad, Shariff Medan, Puteh Lawak, Wahid Satay , Mat Sentol, Yem, Rahimah Alias, Aman Belon, Omar Hitam
Horror
Cathay-Keris Film Preceded by Pontianak (1957) and Dendam Pontianak (1957)
Taufan (Typhoon)
T. C. Santos
Ahmad Mahmud, Zaiton , Salleh Kamil, Mariani, Omar Suwita, Nyak Othman, Saamah, Ibrahim Pendek, Aziz Sattar
Drama / Romance
Malay Film Productions
1959
Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup
Jamil Sulong
Aziz Jaafar, Zaiton , Neng Yatimah, Salleh Kamil, S. Kadarisman, Haji Mahadi, Rahmah Rahmat, Bat Latiff, Hasnah Hassan
Drama / Family
Malay Film Productions
Bawang Puteh Bawang Merah
S. Roomai Noor
Latifah Omar, Umi Kalthum, Mustapha Maarof , Siti Tanjung Perak, Aminah Yem, Shariff Medan
Fantasy
Cathay-Keris Film Based on Bawang Merah Bawang Putih
Dandan Setia
Dhiresh Ghosh
Jins Shamsuddin, Saadiah, Aziz Jaafar, Normadiah, Rahmah Rahmat
Fantasy
Malay Film Productions
Hati Batu (Die-Hard)
M. Amin
M. Amin, Roseyatimah
Cathay-Keris Film
Jula Juli Bintang Tiga
B. N. Rao
Salmah Ahmad, Abdullah Chik, Wahid Satay
Fantasy
Cathay-Keris Film
Korban Fitnah (Victim of Slander)
P. L. Kapur
Maria Menado, Siput Sarawak, Sukarno M. Noor , AN Alcaff, Abdul Hadi, Syed Hassan, Izat Amir
Drama
Cathay Keris Film-Maria Menado Production co-production Screened at the 2003 Singapore Film Festival
Mahsuri
B. N. Rao
Kasma Booty , Nordin Ahmad, S. Roomai Noor
Period drama
Cathay Keris Film Entered into the 1959 Asia Pacific Film Festival Adaptation of Tunku Abdul Rahman 's Mahsuri . Taken in Gevacolor.
Musang Berjanggut (The Bearded Fox)
P. Ramlee
P. Ramlee , Saadiah, Ahmad Nisfu, Udo Omar, Malik Sutan Muda, Nyong Ismail, Mustarjo, Shariff Dol, Habsah Buang, Kemat Hassan, Raden Sudiro, Momo Latiff, Babjan Jim, Zainon Fiji, M. Rafee, A. Rahim, Mahmood, Ali Fiji, Ahmad C
Comedy
Malay Film Productions
Nujum Pa' Belalang (The Fortune-telling of Pa' Belalang)
P. Ramlee
P. Ramlee , Bat Latiff, Hashimah Yon, Aziz Sattar , S. Shamsuddin , Ahmad Nisfu, Kemat Hassan, Shariff Dol, Udo Omar, Saamah, Habsah Buang, Malik Sutan Muda, M. Rafee, Mahmood, M. Zain, CE Hashim, Ibrahim Hasan, Ali Fiji, Busra
Comedy
Malay Film Productions Entered into the 1960 Asia Pacific Film Festival
Pendekar Bujang Lapok (The Three Over-age Bachelor Warriors)
P. Ramlee
P. Ramlee , S. Shamsuddin , Aziz Sattar , Roseyatimah, Mustarjo, Ahmad Nisfu, Momo Latiff, Ibrahim Pendek
Action / Comedy
Malay Film Productions Entered into the 1959 Asia Pacific Film Festival Preceded by Bujang Lapok (1957)
Puteri Gunong Banang
Dhiresh Ghosh
Sri Dewi, Ahmad Mahmud, Hashimah Yon, Salleh Kamil, Kemat Hassan, S. Kadarisman
Drama
Malay Film Productions
Raden Mas
L. Krishnan
Nordin Ahmad, Latifah Omar, M. Amin, Siput Sarawak, Mahmud June, Siti Tanjung Perak, Shariff Medan, Umi Kalthum, Mustapha Maarof
Drama
Cathay-Keris Film Based on Raden Mas Entered into the 1960 Asia Pacific Film Festival
Rahsia Hati-ku (My Secret Heart)
Naz Achnas
Sharifah Hanim, Maznah Ahmad, M. Amin
Coloured film
Raja Laksamana Bentan
Jamil Sulong
Ahmad Mahmud, Normadiah, Aziz Jaafar, Rosnani Jamil, S. Kadarisman, Salleh Kamil, Haji Mahadi, Rahmah Rahmat, Aziz Sattar
Drama
Malay Film Productions Based on the characters in the story Sultan Mahmud Mangkat Dijulang
Rasa Sayang Eh...
L. Krishnan
Wahid Satay , Dollah Sarawak, Kasma Booty , Salmah Ahmad, M. Amin, Yem
Drama / Comedy
Cathay-Keris Film
Samseng (The Thugs)
Ramon A. Estella
Jins Shamsuddin, Rosnani Jamil
Malay Film Productions
Saudagar Minyak Urat (Massage Oil Merchant)
Ramon A. Estella
S. Kadarisman, Normadiah, S. Shamsuddin , Aziz Sattar , Mariani, Saloma , Leng Hussein, Ibrahim Pendek, Ahmad Nisfu
Comedy
Malay Film Productions
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