
Kao Pao-Shu
Known for Acting · 70 credits
- Born
- 1939-02-02
- Died
- 2000-07-20
- Place of birth
- Suzhou, China
- Also known as
- 高寶樹 · Go Bo-Shu · Kao Pau-Shiu · Ko Pai-Shu · Kau Pau-Shu · Kuo Po-Shu
Biography
Kao Pao-Shu (Chinese: 高寶樹; 1932–2000) was a Chinese actress, producer, writer and film director who appeared in over 100 films during her career. Originally from China, Kao moved to Hong Kong in 1951, where she acted in minor role before joining Shaw Brothers Studio in 1958. Here, she starred in over 80 films, working alongside directors Yueh Feng and Cheng Kang, and she made her directorial debut in 1970 in Lady with a Sword. Later she started her own company, producing films throughout the 1970s before she retired in the 1980s. In July 2000, she died at the age of 68.
Known For
Movies (70)

The Blue and the Black
1966
as Madame Kao's eldest daughter-in-law

The Butterfly Chalice
1965
as Madam Lu

The Monkey Goes West
1966
as Green Snake Demon

Empress Wu
1963
as Lady Shang Kuan

The Love Eterne
1963
as Ms. Meng

Trilogy of Swordsmanship
1972
as Ying Ying's Mother

Comedy of Mismatches
1964
as Weiliang's mother

Sons of the Good Earth
1965
as Mrs Chang Erh Hu

Temple of the Red Lotus
1965
as Jin Su Mei, Lian Zhu's aunt

The Story of Sue San
1964
as Madam Pi

The Dream of the Red Chamber
1962
as Elder Brother's Wife Wang Xifeng

Between Tears and Smiles
1964
as Mrs. Tao

The Twin Swords
1965
as Gan Sumei

The Blue and the Black 2
1966
as Madame Kao's Eldest Daughter-in-Law

Vengeance Is a Golden Blade
1969
as Li Yuexiang
The Thirteen Grand Tutors
1951
as Ah Jin

Lost Swordship
1977

Trapeze Girl
1967
as Jin-Hua

The Goddess of Mercy
1967
as Princess Miao Yun

Love Parade
1963
as Lady Snow

Spring Blossoms
1968
as Mrs Zhao

King Drummer
1967
as Sun's mother

The Golden Sword
1969
as 7th Lady

Return of the Phoenix
1963
as Mrs. Cheng

Double Bliss
1970
as Mrs. Li

The Midnight Murder
1967
as Madame Wang

The Joy of Spring
1966
as Teacher

The Coin
1964

Female Fugitive
1975

The Pearl Phoenix
1967
as Mrs Huo

The Dancing Millionairess
1964
as Mrs. Sun

The Adulteress
1963
as Magistrate Liu's Wife

Corpse-Drivers of Xiangxi
1957
as Yu Wa's Mother

The Lark
1965
as Bao's Wife

My Lucky Star
1963
as Susan

Les Belles
1961
as Mrs Ma

Three Sinners
1963
as Yi Li-Chiao

The Lady and the Thief
1963

Love Without End
1961
as Meng Li

Bitter Sweet
1963

The Jade Fox
1979

Win Them All
1973
as (Guest star)

A Place to Call Home
1970
as Julie Liou

When the Poles Meet
1961

That Tender Age
1967
as Wen-Chieh's mother

Inside the Forbidden City
1965
as Empress Liu

Too Late for Love
1967
as Li Juan

Squadron 77
1965
as Kuo Chiang's Mother
The Long Lane
1956
as Hsioa Yen-Tsai

Twilight Hours
1960

Stranger Than Fiction
1963
The Girl with a Thousand Faces
1959
as Mei Ju-Ming

The Tryst
1962
as Mrs. Han

Malayan Affair
1960

Mist over Dream Lake
1968
as Hsu Chieh Chun

The Serpent and the Lovers
1961
as Mother Bai

Oh Boys! Oh Girls!
1961

How to Marry a Millionaire
1960

The Female Prince
1964
as Madame Hsia

Heart Break Well
1955

Where Is My Bride?
1958
as Aunt Zhang
雙雄奪美

Low Society
1976
as Tang Li

The Frosty Night
1957
Happy Encounter
1952

Rainstorm in Chinatown
1956
as Hsiao Yan

A Lonely Heart
1956
as Wet nurse
Black Tulip
1956
Sweet as a Melon
1956

The Dog-Murderer
1957
About Kao Pao-Shu
Kao Pao-Shu (Chinese: 高寶樹; 1932–2000) was a Chinese actress, producer, writer and film director who appeared in over 100 films during her career. Originally from China, Kao moved to Hong Kong in 1951, where she acted in minor role before joining Shaw Brothers Studio in 1958. Here, she starred in over 80 films, working alongside directors Yueh Feng and Cheng Kang, and she made her directorial debut in 1970 in Lady with a Sword. Later she started her own company, producing films throughout the 1970s before she retired in the 1980s. In July 2000,… With 70 credits spanning from 1951 to 1979, Kao Pao-Shu has appeared in 70 films and 0 TV shows.
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- The Blue and the Black (1966) — as Madame Kao's eldest daughter-in-law
- The Butterfly Chalice (1965) — as Madam Lu
- The Monkey Goes West (1966) — as Green Snake Demon
- Empress Wu (1963) — as Lady Shang Kuan
- The Love Eterne (1963) — as Ms. Meng
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