MAHMOOD Jun bin Derani (Haji) @ Mahmud Jun
Singapore Film Industry,
Accession Number 002194
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 5
Total Reels
- Zaleha bte Osman
Interviewer
- 02:12:30
Total Running Time
- Malay
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 5
Metadata
- 6 Sep 1999
Recording Date
- 00:30:47
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- For educational purpose only. The interview is not available for any commercial use
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Personal background. Why interviewee ran away from home at age 14. Worked as porter at train station. How he got involved in Malay opera. Started out as curtain raiser. First acting opportunity in the opera. Various forms of training for opera actors. Interviewee got promoted to role of second hero in 1938. Worked as tango dance instructor at a cabaret. Why he quit the job after five months.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 5
Metadata
- 6 Sep 1999
Recording Date
- 00:29:58
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- For educational purpose only. The interview is not available for any commercial use
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Life as opera actor during Japanese Occupation. Joined Royal Star Opera in 1945 at Telok Intan. Opera troupe moved on to perform in Kuala Lumpur and was well-received. Actors ad-lib on stage. Interviewee's lifestyle as an opera hero actor. Why people enjoyed watching opera. Comedy sketches during extra-turn. Jealousy rampant among actors. 'Joget' functions held by opera troupes. Interviewee's encounter with Ho Ah Loke. Received acting offer with Cathay Keris
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Reel/Disc 3 of 5
Metadata
- 6 Sep 1999
Recording Date
- 00:30:42
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- For educational purpose only. The interview is not available for any commercial use
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Started life as movie actor in Singapore. Salary increment after second movie. How interviewee convinced a fellow actor to take up a movie role. Interviewee often chosen to play role of villain. Movie shooting schedule. Received offer by Ho Ah Loke to join Merdeka Studio. Left Merdeka Studio after Shaw Brothers took over from Ho Ah Loke. Received various awards as recognition for his acting career.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 5
Metadata
- 6 Sep 1999
Recording Date
- 00:30:11
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- For educational purpose only. The interview is not available for any commercial use
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Description of Cathay-Keris studios in Tampines. How he met his wife. Interviewee's relationship with other actors. Movie directors working with Cathay-Keris. Why interviewee's opinions were sought during filming. Financial rewards for Cathay-Keris staff. Popular movie themes at that time. People consulted for historical movies. Description of costumes used. Reasons why Malay movies today were not as popular as before. Actors provided with personal make-up set.
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Reel/Disc 5 of 5
Metadata
- 6 Sep 1999
Recording Date
- 00:10:52
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- For educational purpose only. The interview is not available for any commercial use
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Movie previews at Cathay cinema. Audience engrossed with movie characters. Real fighting action on movie set. Rules and disciplines for actors. Interviewee did own stunts in his movies. Preparation for a movie role. Description of indoor and outdoor settings. Favourite spots for outdoor setting. Why interviewee preferred outdoor shooting. Film crew needed for a movie production.
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