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Mistress Dasima (I)

1929No ratings yet
  • Drama

Overview

This film tells the story of a nyai (mistress) who becomes famous after the publication of a book in 1896, and then popularized through theatre and the traditional performance of lenong. Dasima, a girl who is originally from Kuripan, Bogor, is married to an Englishman named Edward William. From Tangerang, she later moves to Batavia (Jakarta). She becomes well known for her beauty and wealth. One of her suitors is Samiun who is married to Hayati. Dasima is persuaded by Mak Buyung to leave her "master". But when she becomes Samiun's second wife, she is neglected.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
November 8, 1929
Original language
XX
Countries
Indonesia
Production
Tan's Film
Director
Lie Tek Swie
Cinematography
A Loepias
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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