1947 Indian film
| Vichitra Vanitha | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Krishnaswami Subrahmanyam |
| Screenplay by | Br Lakshmanan |
| Based on | She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith |
| Produced by | Krishnaswami Subrahmanyam |
| Starring | B. S. Saroja Chitra S. Krishnaswami Pulimoottai Ramaswami P. A. Periyanayaki K. S. Angamuthu |
| Cinematography | Prabhakar |
| Music by | Br Lakshmanan |
| Production company | Madras United Artistes Corporation |
| Distributed by | Madras United Artistes Corporation |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 162 mins. (14653 ft.) |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vichitra Vanitha (transl. Queer Woman) is a 1947 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by Krishnaswami Subrahmanyam. The film stars B. S. Saroja and S. Krishnaswamy.
Plot
The story tells the fun and misunderstanding between people due to mistaken identities. The main character is a woman attempting to attract the attention of a young rich man whom she falls in love with.
Cast
The list is compiled from the database of Film News Anandan and from the review article in the Hindu newspaper.
- B. S. Saroja
- Chitra S. Krishnaswami
- P. A. Periyanayaki
- Pulimoottai Ramaswami
- K. S. Angamuthu
- K. Kumaraswami
- K. S. Mani
- K. Lakshmikantham
- A. M. Somasundaram
Production
The film was produced by Krishnaswami Subrahmanyam who also directed it. Part of film was made at Chitrakala Movietone, a studio situated at Thiruparankundram on the outskirts of Madurai. The rest was done at Neptune Studio in Madras. P. A. Periyanayaki, who was a popular singing star of the time, featured in a supportive role.
The story was based on the English play She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith.
Soundtrack
Music was composed by Brother Lakshmanan (who also wrote the screenplay and dialogues). The film had many patriotic songs. P. A. Periyanayaki sang a number of songs.
Reception
The film was a success at the box office. It is remembered well for the comedy and performance by B. S. Saroja and Pulimoottai Ramasami.
References
- ^ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 29 May 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 654.
- ^ Guy, Randor (20 June 2008). "Vichitra Vanitha 1947". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 May 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
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