Yuan (1909- 1978), a film performance artist, director and filmmaker, was born in Ningbo, Zhejiang. At the age of 65,438+04, he joined the drama association organized by Hong Shen. At the age of 65,438+08, he began to attract the attention of the drama circle because of his outstanding performance in some plays.

Ningbo has a deep relationship with movies. In the long history of China movies, there are more than 65,438+020 famous filmmakers, including Mr. Yuan whose hometown is Ningbo, such as Zhang Shichuan, the pioneer of China movies, four brothers Shao Yifu who founded Tianyi Film Company and Shaw Brothers Film Company, and famous actors. He also said that Ningbo people also created seven "firsts" in China film history: for example, the first independent film company in China, Magic Fairy Film Company, was established; Filmed and directed China's first short story film "A Husband Is Hard to Find".