Chapter Eighty-Nine: Ceremony XVII

readx;?“ Ladies and gentlemen, good evening, I'm Gregory Peck and I'm from Hollywood. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info"

Gregory Peck was handsome, modest, gentle, never scandal-free, considered a gentleman, one of the most admired and loved movie stars in the world, so after he finished his opening remarks, before Zhang Aijia could translate, the audience stood up and applauded, and he raised his hand several times to signal everyone to stop, but the applause was even more enthusiastic, lasting for several minutes.

"I am honored to be here in beautiful Hong Kong to participate in such a perfect film event tonight." After the applause subsided, Gregory Peck began his speech, saying: "I am very grateful for your enthusiasm, but I am only an actor, and you have given me the treatment of a star, which makes me very uneasy, the film is a stage for performance, not a prop for selling personal charm, and everyone should prefer the film itself to the actors." ”

After listening to the translation, Wang Yang applauded and said to Shen Chong meaningfully: "Look at what people say." ”

Shen Chong just smiled and didn't take it to heart, with the development of the film industry, after the star becomes the box office guarantee, it is not uncommon for individuals to override the movie itself, and it is beyond human power to change.

Parker continued: "I don't know much about Hong Kong movies, but I've seen Bruce Lee's movies, he is not only a kung fu master, but also a messenger who spreads the concept of justice, in his movies, the strong do not bully the weak, but help the weak fight against power and injustice, this is the truth that human society should advocate and adhere to, so I like his movies very much, but it is a pity that he died early." ”

"Hong Kong films are very popular in Chinatown in the United States, and I hope that more Hong Kong films will be screened in the United States, not only in Chinatown, but also in mainstream cinemas in New York and Los Angeles, so that more people can understand the unique charm of oriental culture."

As Pike spoke, he was interrupted by applause several times, and after a while, the shortlist was announced: "Next, I will present the Best Actor Award at the first Hong Kong Film Awards. ”

"The Best Actor at the 1st Hong Kong Film Awards, the finalists are:

Zhao Erkang, "Heliocentric Arrows......

Chen Shaoze, "The Gunshots of the Secret Bureau......

Tang Guoqiang, "Little Flower" ......

Yang Zaibao, "From Slave to General......

Shi Jun, "Legend of the Mountains......"

The shortlist is almost covered by the mainland.

Throughout the 70s, the Hong Kong film industry was a men's "fight", a woman's "take off", Zhang Che took off the clothes of male actors, Li Hanxiang took off the clothes of actresses, there is absolutely no market for literary films, and no one invests, so actors basically have no opportunity to hone their acting skills, like Dillon himself said, he followed Zhang Che for seven or eight years, until Li Hanxiang borrowed him to play "Alluring the Country and the City", and he knew what acting was for the first time

In 1979, Xie Xian, Guan Shan and others were already old, Chow Yun-fat, Liu Songren, these new generations, were still messing around, Dillon and Jiang David were making martial arts movies, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung was making kung fu movies, all low-budget movies, except for action scenes, the rest were perfunctory, and there was no room for acting skills at all, so the actors in the Hong Kong film industry were in a state of disconnection.

Although the mainland has experienced turmoil, the basic performance training system is still there, and the concept and attitude of filmmaking are very serious, so as soon as the situation becomes normal, the new generation will immediately get a chance to stand out

Zhao Erkang and Chen Shaoze are both filming for the first time, but one of them graduated from the Performance Department of the Central Academy of Drama and the other from the Performance Department of the Shanghai Theater Academy.

Tang Guoqiang is not from a professional class, but before entering the film industry, he worked as a drama actor in Qingdao for 5 years, and when he filmed "Little Flower", he had already made two movies, so he has no shortage of acting skills and experience.

Yang Zaibao's qualifications are even older, graduating from the acting department of the Shanghai Theater Academy in 1959, working as an actor in the Shanghai Youth Repertory Theatre for u years, and then entering the Shanghai Film Studio, before "From Slave to General", he had already made six films.

He is a top student of Taiwan University, and after graduation he worked as a research assistant in school, and one day met Hu Jinquan in an ice fruit shop in Simmentine, Hu Jinquan fell in love with him at a glance, thinking that he was very classical scholar temperament, and invited him several times to bring him into the film industry.

Shi Jun's first acting was the leading role in the famous classic martial arts movie "Dragon Gate Inn", "Dragon Gate Inn" broke the box office records of Hong Kong and Taiwan at the same time, and he became an instant hit and became a popular costume martial arts movie actor, but he took over the drama more rigorously, and only filmed one scene a year, so his acting skills are better than those actors who are crazy about rolling dramas.

After Gregory Peck opened the envelope, he read out three Chinese characters in a similar way: "Zhao Erkang."

Zhao Erkang, who was sitting in the second row with Shen Chong, jumped up, raised his hands high, and was imposing, this kind of behavior is very rare among the mainland delegations that have always attached great importance to discipline, and the entire concert hall was eye-catching

The people around reacted and stood up to congratulate him, some shook hands, some hugged, and the situation was quite lively.

Wang Yang saw that nothing major happened, so he turned his head to Shen Chong and said: "When "Heliocentric Arrow" was released in Beijing, Zhao Dan went to see it, and came back to tell me that Zhao Erkang, an actor, is not good-looking, but he acted well, and he played a man who was well-known from the inside to the outside, enriching the image type of Chinese movie characters. ”

"Zhao Erkang has thick eyebrows and big eyes, and his face is simple, like an old farmer, it is difficult for an actor with this kind of appearance to be brilliant." Shen Chong looked at Zhao Erkang who was walking towards the stage and said: ""Heliocentric Arrow" was screened at the Hong Kong International Film Festival a few days ago, and many audiences were deeply impressed by his performance. ”

"Since the general audience recognizes it, then this award, he won, is indeed expected." Wang Yang took off his glasses, wiped them with the corners of his clothes, and said: "Xiao Tang looks good, but his acting skills are still a little younger, and he needs to be honed again." ”

"Tang Guoqiang is not an actor from Beijing Film Studio, right?"

"No, he is from Bayi Factory, and he is temporarily seconded to play "Little Flower". Wang Yang put on his glasses again and said with a little regret; "We have enough actresses in Beijing Film Studio, but there is no one who can play Xiaosheng, it's just that Bayi Factory is an army establishment, and it's not good for me to rob people."

Zhao Erkang took the trophy from Gregory Peck on stage, weighed it twice excitedly, provoked a burst of laughter, and then began to speak: "The film "Heliocentric Arrow" embodies a national spirit, a soul thing, the protagonist Wei Desheng in order to resist Japan and save the country, went through hardships, and passed the three major hurdles of 'money, love, life and death, and life, which is also what I want to pursue, I hope that I will grasp the direction on the journey of life, be a correct person, do things, and make a contribution to the country and the people. ”

is worthy of being a person from the Second Artillery Art Troupe......

The speech is very characteristic of the mainland era, not fresh and personal, but Zhao Erkang said resolutely, sonorously, loudly, and very infectiously.

Wang Yang bowed his head and commented: "He is good, he has a lot of energy, he is an actor with characteristics, 20 years ago, there were a lot of opportunities to act, but now it is not good, the country's economy is improving, and the people's living standards are improving, he will suffer a loss in this appearance, there is no suitable script, and he can't be the protagonist." ”

"You're always looking at you like a torch." Shen Chong admired and said: "As soon as life is rich, people like to chase gorgeous and beautiful things, Zhao Erkang's appearance is really not pleasing to the audience, fortunately there is Gregory Peck tonight, otherwise this Best Actor Award will be a bit cold." ”

"Mr. Pike, did you really pay a million dollars to get in?"

"It did cost a sum of money, but I won't tell you how much it spent, lest your heart can't stand it." Shen Chong touched his chin and said, "Actually, he shouldn't have been invited to present the award." I didn't know beforehand that yesterday was Mr. Parker's birthday, but I flew all the way from the United States to Hong Kong, give interviews, rehearse on stage, recognize Chinese pinyin, and toss around for a day, a little sorry for him. ”

"I don't think he minds."

"So everybody loved him and respected him."

Zhang Aijia led Gregory Peck back to the backstage, and He Shouxin appeared, saying: "Mr. Pike is a gentleman recognized by everyone in the world, and next, there will be a lady recognized by everyone in the world to present us with the Best Actress Award, of course, before she appears, we will also invite a very talented singer to sing a beautiful song for everyone, to pay tribute to those actresses who have captivated the country on the screen." ”

"Please Miss Cai Qin to bring us "Silver Bright Dream".

Just like just now, the lights went out and the screen lit up, but after Leslie Cheung's shock just now, the concert hall was quiet at the moment, and no one spoke.

Leslie Cheung sings first and then sings, while Cai Qin sings first and then sings, as soon as the piano sounds, pictures begin to appear on the screen.

"Yan Shanshan, the wife of Li Minwei, the first actress in Chinese films......"

"Lin Chuchu, the wife of Li Minwei, one of the earliest actresses in Chinese cinema......"

Wang Hanlun, China's first female star to cause a sensation on the screen, is one of the four major female stars of the era

Zhang Zhiyun, the queen of China's first film fair in 19, is one of the four major stars in Shanghai

"Xuan Jinglin, one of the four major female stars in Shanghai in the era......

"Yang Naimei, one of the four major female stars in Shanghai in the era......"

"Ruan Lingyu ......"

As soon as Ruan Lingyu's photo appeared, Cai Qin's voice just came out: "How many people love the demeanor of your legacy on the screen, and how many people love your independent posture ......"

"Hu Die......"

"Wang Renmei......"

"Circumambulating ......"

"Shangguan Yunzhu ......"

Shen Chong heard Wang Yang sigh lightly and said: "Few of these female stars have a good life, among the four female stars, Yang Naimei is addicted to drugs and gambling, and she will not be able to do it in the 30s; Xuan Jinglin was sold to the land of fireworks in her early years, but Zheng Zhengqiu ransomed her, and later married twice, but it didn't work out; Wang Hanlun was forced to marry by his brother at the age of 16, divorced twice, lived alone in his 30s, was raided during the turmoil, and died in Shanghai the year before last; Zhang Zhiyun, hey, like Ruan Lingyu, was deceived by Tang Jishan's three indiscriminate money and deception, but Zhang Zhiyun was hard-headed and survived, I heard that she went to Hong Kong in the 50s, is she still there? ”

"She passed away a few years ago." Shen Chong also sighed and said: "It is said that in his later years, he lived by begging, and the organizing committee of the Academy Awards couldn't even find out which year he died. ”

"Your song is too sensational." Wang Yang took off his glasses again and said, "Wang Renmei is not in good health and can't come to Hong Kong, otherwise you will look good." ”