The story
Founded by Runje Shaw in 1925.1
Private company
Tianyi Film Company
Logo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
Film production company in Hong Kong
Tianyi Film Company (Chinese: 天一影片公司; pinyin: Tiānyī Yǐngpiān Gōngsī), also called Unique Film Productions, was one of the "big three" film production companies in pre-Second World War Republic of China. Founded in Shanghai in 1925 by the Shaw (Shao) brothers led by Runje Shaw (Shao Zuiweng), the company also established operations in Malaya and Hong Kong.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1925Founded1
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Tianyi Film Company (Chinese: 天一影片公司; pinyin: Tiānyī Yǐngpiān Gōngsī), also called Unique Film Productions, was one of the "big three" film production companies in pre-Second World War Republic of China. Founded in Shanghai in 1925 by the Shaw (Shao) brothers led by Runje Shaw (Shao Zuiweng), the company also established operations in Malaya and Hong Kong.2
Leadership
Who has led Tianyi Film Company, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderRunje Shaw1
Timeline
- 1925Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaTianyi Film Company
- WikidataQ16925094
Sources
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- 1WikidataTianyi Film Company on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaTianyi Film Company on Wikipedia
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