In the 30s of the last century, the bustling Shanghai erected a world-renowned dance hall, that is, Paramount.
At that time, Paramount became a holy place for elites to gather and entertain, such as Zhang Xueliang, Du Yuesheng, etc., all of whom lingered here.
And the reason why Paramount is so attractive is naturally because of the top dancers recruited from all over the country.
Today, let's take a look at how amazing the top dancers of the 30s could be.
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Hu Feng
If you want to say that Paramount is the most blood-pumping dancer, Hu Feng must be on the list.
Her beauty, even beyond the centuries, is still stunning even today when you see her photos.
Of course, Hu Feng is not just a vase, she has the ability to judge the situation, and finally was able to retreat in the troubled times.
Hu Feng was born in 1920, her family is wealthy, and she belongs to a scholarly family.
Hu Feng was a child, and his life was also free.
But who would have expected that fate is impermanent, and in a blink of an eye, the family road will fall.
In 1937, the war burned Hu Feng's hometown, and she had to follow her parents to leave her hometown and live elsewhere.
After begging and wandering all the way, they finally came to Shanghai.
Hu Feng looked at the splendid Shanghai and thought that he could live a good life, but refugees like them had no status in Shanghai at all.
Poverty and hardship forced Hu Feng to go out to work, and she also saw Paramount recruiting dancers.
At first, Hu Feng was resistant to this job of "hooking the column". But she had no choice.
Eh, at that time, the salary of Paramount dancers was very exaggerated, it could reach several thousand, and it was no problem for one person to work and feed the whole family.
In this way, Hu Feng entered Paramount, and the era that belonged to her soon came.
Stunning Shanghai
Hu Feng was in her prime at that time, tall and tall, with good facial features and delicate skin, and she used to be everyone's lady, that kind of temperament can't be imitated.
With his beautiful appearance and bewitching posture, Hu Feng soon became the top brand in Paramount.
Whenever Hu Feng appeared in that bright long dress and danced on the dance floor, everyone in the audience cheered.
In fact, in Hu Feng's heart, she still yearns for the elegant life of a scholarly family, but fate brought her to this kind of place, making her the darling of the dance floor that countless men flock to.
Just when Hu Feng gave up on himself and felt that life was hopeless, the miracle of fate came again.
In 1941, the famous director Wu Cun came to Paramount Gate, and the two took a fancy to Hu Feng's outstanding temperament and excellent dancing skills at a glance, and invited her to join the Venus Film Company they founded.
Hu Feng knew that this was a rare opportunity, she decisively agreed, and from then on, Hu Feng officially embarked on a new life path in the film industry.
Hu Feng's debut novel is "Flowers Splash Tears", which depicts the tragic fate of the dancers of the Republic of China, and is a plot tailored for Hu Feng.
As soon as the film was released, Hu Feng became an instant hit and won praise.
In this way, the peerless Hu Feng starred in films such as "Peach Blossom Lake", "Spring Water Love Wave", "Red Tears Shadow" and other films, and became a well-known popular movie star in the Republic of China.
Hu Feng's career is thriving, and there are countless fans. She also gradually got rid of her identity as a dancer and became a hot movie superstar in one fell swoop.
However, fate is impermanent after all, and after the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, Hu Feng has already passed his peak.
In 1947, she joined Kunlun Film Company and filmed her last work in the film industry, "Spring Festival Song".
Since then, the legend has completely left the film industry and lived a secluded life, away from the hustle and bustle.
Few people know about Hu Feng's recent situation. However, she is still said to be alive and is 103 years old.
Hu Feng's legendary life can be called a bizarre biography that has gone through a hundred years of vicissitudes. She fell from a wealthy family to the bottom, and then re-ascended to the top of her life with her personal talent and tenacious perseverance.
All of this is a reflection of his ability.
In contrast, Paramount's other famous top brand is not so lucky.
Chen Manli
This peerless dancer is Chen Manli.
Chen Manli came from a poor background, and her father was a head shaver, and her life was barely enough to make ends meet.
However, in the war-torn era, such a life has also become a luxury.
After the war broke out, Chen Manli followed her parents and went into hiding in Shanghai.
Like Hu Feng, under the pressure of life, the young and beautiful Chen Manli had to join Paramount and become a professional dancer.
Chen Manli and Hu Feng are completely different styles, her bright eyes, delicate figure, and amorous dancing skills have made countless people crazy.
Many wealthy officers have come here and spent a lot of money just to see Chen Manli's demeanor.
The life of drunken gold fans gradually made Chen Manli gradually lose her way, and she also had the heart to retreat.
In 1939, Chen Manli was with a bank manager who often cheered her on, and she withdrew from the stage and moved to a luxurious villa, becoming the bank manager's caged bird.
During this time, Chen Manli enjoyed a luxurious and comfortable life, and she naively thought that such a life could exist forever.
As everyone knows, how could the bank manager only be contaminated with Chen Manli's delicate flower, after many lingerings, the bank manager was a little tired and gradually snubbed Chen Manli.
The angry Chen Manli returns to Paramount again, and she wants to prove her charm.
Chen Manli, who has returned, has not diminished her fame, and many men are still going forward for her.
However, such a life will eventually lead Chen Manli to the abyss.
One night in 1940, when Chen Manli was dancing and socializing, a young man suddenly pulled out a pistol and shot Chen Manli, and she fell on the dance floor, and Xiang Xiaoyu died.
To this day, the reason for her murder remains a mystery.
Some people say that she was shot by the Japanese because she was unruly and resolutely refused to dance with the Japanese.
Some people also say that she wandered among all kinds of men, and maybe she was involved in complicated things and was killed.
If Chen Manli could use that opportunity to completely break away from the identity of a dancer, I believe she would not be sad for the rest of her life, but unfortunately, she finally sank.
epilogue
Today, we were born in an era of peace, and our motherland is strong, free from the troubles of war.
In this case, we should also enjoy this hard-won life with our hearts and continue to shine for the motherland.
Only in this way can we live up to the efforts of our revolutionary ancestors.
Resources
Baidu Encyclopedia Hu Feng https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E8%83%A1%E6%9E%AB/3976420?fr=ge_ala
Baidu Encyclopedia Chen Manli https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E9%99%88%E6%9B%BC%E4%B8%BD/62717367