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Roekiah

Born in Bandung, Died in Jakarta. This brilliant star who elevates the player's position in widespread attention is known as the romantic couple Rd. Mochtar. starting with Terang Boelan (1937) by Albert Balink, the first film to suit the tastes of the audience. Roekiah's name became more popular before playing in the film Fatimah (1938). Because something happened to R. Djoemala in the film Kuda Sembrani (1941), but the result was not as great as what he achieved with his films with Rd. Mochtar. Then he played in the films Black Crow (1939), Siti Akbari (1939), Sorga Ketoedjoeh (1940), Roekihati (1941), and The Terpendam Poesaka (1941). Roekiah re-paired with Rd. Mochtar in Crossing (1944). Shortly after finishing the film, Roekiah fell ill and in 1945 breathed his last and received the honor of Ki Hajar Dewantoro, Minister of Education and Culture of the First Cabinet of the Republic of Indonesia. Roekiah grew up in senior roles, because both of his parents were artists and artists of the opera association "Poesi Indra Bangsawan". When his parents moved to the main Rochani Opera society, Roekiah appeared on stage for the first time at the age of 7 years. Ten years later his name became famous before appearing in the "Palistina Opera" performances in Jakarta. The 17-year-old girl at that time met the young man Kartolo's heart desires, the player and leader of the Palistine Opera Orchestra, who later became her husband. In his films with Rd. Mochtar, a pioneer in the world of Indonesian film stars, always brings her husband's songs. Kartolo also always appears in films starring his wife as a funny character/comedian. Roekiah and Kartolo's steps were followed by their son, Rachmat Kartolo, who appeared in Menjusuri Djedjak Berdarah (1967), Malam Djahanam (1970), Pinangan (1976) and others.


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Born:
In Bandung, Indonesia
Movie/TV Credits:
10
First Appeared:
In the movie Terang Boelan 1937-12-08
Latest Project:
Movie Ke Seberang 1944-12-22
Known For
Poster of Ke Seberang
Poster of Full Moon Over Malaya
Poster of Roekihati
Poster of Sorga Ka Toedjoe
Filmography
Movie Ke Seberang 1944-12-22
Movie Koeda Sembrani 1941-07-28
Movie Full Moon Over Malaya 1941-10-21
Movie Poesaka Terpendam 1941-10-22
Movie Sorga Ka Toedjoe 1940-04-13
Movie Roekihati Roekihati 1940-06-28
Movie Siti Akbari Siti Akbari 1940-04-29
Movie Gagak Item 1939-12-18
Movie Fatima Fatimah 1938-04-24
Movie Terang Boelan Rohaya 1937-12-08