Member teako170 Posted August 10, 2019 Member Share Posted August 10, 2019 While researching for the Biography of the Chinatown Kid, I discovered a lot of interesting tidbits on those who worked with Fu Sheng. For instance, we often hear about Run Run Shaw's (2nd) wife, the late Mona Fong; however, not much is mentioned about first wife, Wong Mee-chun (黃美珍). When Run Run went to Singapore to join Runme in the late 20s, he was introduced to a wealthy businessman, Eu Tong Sen, who had an interest in filmmaking among other ventures. One day, he invited the Shaws to his home and when they arrived, Eu Tong Sen greeted them with his young girlfriend by his side. She was dressed all in white and well refined. Her name was Wong Mee-chun and while Runme and Eu Tong Sen discussed business inside, the younger Run Run and Wong Mee-chun sat out in the gardens chatting. Wong Mee-chun also had an interest in film, and over time, the two of them grew closer. When Run Run when to the States to purchase film equipment for their first talkie production, Wong Mee-chun was at the docks upon his return. Runme became concerned about this relationship, as he didn't want to jeopardize their business relationship with Eu Tong Sen. Eventually, Run Run went to the Eu Tong Sen and professed his love for Wong Mee-chun, to which Eu Tong Sen laughed and said he was well aware of their feelings and had no desire to interfere with their happiness. In 1932 (or 1937 depending on the source), Run Run Shaw and Wong Mee-chun married in Singapore in which Eu Tong Sen sent a gift of 500,000 yuan to congratulate them. According to Wikipedia, Eu Tong Sen had 11 spouses and 24 children. He died of a heart attack in 1941. Wong Mee-chun would give Run Run four children before she passed in 1987. She is buried in Glendale, California at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Her sarcophagus (see photos) is near the grave of Ted Knight; best known for The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Caddyshack (1980). Rest In Peace Lady Shaw... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DrNgor Posted August 10, 2019 Member Share Posted August 10, 2019 We're they separated/divorced? Or was it still possible to be involved in polygamous relationships at the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member teako170 Posted August 10, 2019 Author Member Share Posted August 10, 2019 I'm not sure what their status was at the time of her death or why she was buried in the US. Perhaps she had family there. I'm assuming Mona Fong was in the mix by that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ShawAngela Posted August 10, 2019 Member Share Posted August 10, 2019 Very interesting informations, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member reason108 Posted August 19, 2019 Member Share Posted August 19, 2019 That is some cool info! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Asmo Posted August 19, 2019 Moderator Share Posted August 19, 2019 On 8/11/2019 at 2:15 AM, DrNgor said: We're they separated/divorced? Or was it still possible to be involved in polygamous relationships at the time? Can't comment on the first question, but polygamy was legal until 1971. No idea when Run Run became involved with Mona Fong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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