SHAW, Runme (Tan Sri) 邵仁枚
Pioneers of Singapore,
Accession Number 000059
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 3
Total Reels
- Lim How Seng
Interviewer
- 01:26:16
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 3
Metadata
- 4 Dec 1981
Recording Date
- 00:29:53
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- For background information only
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Family background. Setting up of Unique Film Production Company in Shanghai. Nature and conditions of his business. Beginning of his film business in Singapore; lease of Empire Theatre. Development of his film business in Singapore. Expansion to Malaya. Open air film showing in small Malayan towns. Business conditions during 1930s. Building of amusement parks - New World, Great World. Reasons for success. Building of amusement parks in Malaya. Business connections between Singapore and Shanghai. Interior set-up of Empire Theatre.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 3
Metadata
- 4 Dec 1981
Recording Date
- 00:28:10
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- For background information only
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Other film companies. Kinds of film shown. Beginning of talkie films in Singapore in 1930. Organisation of his companies and theatres. Business conditions and life during Japanese Occupation. State of amusement parks during the war. Re-setting up of his film business after the war - Shaw Organisation. Competition from Cathay Organisation. Other lines of business. Main reasons for business success.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 3
Metadata
- 4 Dec 1981
Recording Date
- 00:28:13
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- For background information only
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Objectives of Shaw Foundation formed in 1958. Circumstances leading to his appointment as Chairman of Singapore Tourist Promotion Board. His role in developing places of interest. His contribution to Singapore's tourist industry. Reasons for his resignation as Chairman. His contribution as Chairman to Singapore Turf Club. His involvement in St John Ambulance Association.
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