YOUNG, Siew Keen Doris @ Marrie Lee
Special Project,
Accession Number 003010
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 3
Total Reels
- Wong Wee
Interviewer
- 02:16:13
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 3
Metadata
- 10 Jan 2006
Recording Date
- 00:54:25
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Personal background. Small role in 1st film, "Showdown at the Equator". Audition for "Cleopatra Wong", terms of contract. Given stage name Marrie Lee. Impressions of Sonny Lim, Bobby Suarez and George Richardson. Move to Philippines, physical training and strict lifestyle imposed by director. Various locations in Philippines. Shooting experiences in Singapore and Hong Kong.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 3
Metadata
- 10 Jan 2006
Recording Date
- 00:27:43
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Did not complete "Queen's Cobra" 1981; contract not renewed. Offered role in US TV series "Charlie Chan's No. 1 Daughter" but affected by strikes in L.A. Married and stopped acting. Discovery of "Cleopatra Wong's" status as cult cinema through Internet, how she obtained tape, DVD and posters. Quentin Tarantino's mention of film. Thoughts on Singapore cinema and her place in it. Plans for further films, funding difficulties. Revival of interest in film and screenings, festivals in 2005, 2006.
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