Hui Ling Chin

Think "City Lights" with a Mandarin twist. This unique Chaplinesque tale of two misfits in love stars Teddy Robin Kwan, a handicapped comic actor and already popular rock star whose talent more than makes up for his physical limitations. There's laughter and tears in this, his first film, as he comes to the aid of a blind waif, eventually delighting her (and the audience) with the songs he created especially for the film. (back cover)

There is a decidedly Japanese flavor to this musical comedy, shot on location in Japan under the direction of Shaw Brothers' number one Japanese import, director Inoue Umetsugu. The star, often called the "Cary Grant of Hong Kong," gives an inspired performance in this romantic farce, but sadly, it was his last for Shaw Brothers before his untimely death less than a year after the picture was released. Even so, it is a fitting testament to his carefree comic talent. (hkcinemagic.com)

A swinging movie musical.