18 Dec 1961
Pocketful of Miracles
A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.
The King of Masks
Wang Bianlian is an aging street performer known as the King of Mask for his mastery of Sichuan Change Art in a true story. His wife left him with and infant son over 30 years ago. The son died from illness at age 10. This left Wang a melancholy loner aching for a male descendent to learn his rare and dying art.
Top Billed Cast
Zhu Xu Wang Bianlian
Chow Yam-Ying Doggie
Chiu Liu-Kong Liang Sulan
Cheung Shui-Yeung Wen Tian Ci
Chan Lee Ms. Wen
Wong Siu-Kei Slave Trader
Dung Kin-Laam Ci's Wet Nurse
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