HK to Stage Old Films Commemorating Lydia Shum

The Film Archive of Hong Kong will present 12 selected films by the late Lydia Shum from March 7 to 16 to showcase the inspiring performances on screen by the veteran actress and popular comedian. Shum, known for her iconic thick black-rimmed glasses and heavy build, died in Hong Kong on February 19 after reportedly suffering from cancer and a bile duct condition.

As a film and television comedienne for more than 40 years, Shum had charmed people with her trademark laughter. Shum acted in a variety of characters in more than 160 films and hosted more than 5,000 episodes of variety shows.

The 12 selected films include "Dream of the Red Chamber" (1962), "Four Sisters" (1966), "Master Cute and Tai Fan Shu" (1966), "First Love Forever" (1967), "Three Flowers of the Factory" (1967), "Teddy Girls" (1969), "Lovely Husbands" (1969), "The House of 72 Tenants" (1973), "It's a Mad Mad Mad World" (1987), "Double Fattiness" (1988), "Mother Vs Mother" (1988) and "In-laws, Out-laws" (2004).

Lydia Shum