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[td][/td] [td][[File:Yan Ruisheng - Advertisement claiming actors resemble historical figures (Shen Bao, 30 June 1921, p8).jpg|left|alt=A Chinese-language newspaper advertisement|thumb|The makers of ''Yan Ruisheng'' emphasized [[verisimilitude]], advertising that the cast looked exactly the same as their characters' real-life counterparts.]][/td]
[td][[File:Yan Ruisheng - Advertisement claiming actors resemble historical figures (Shen Bao, 30 June 1921, p8).jpg|left|alt=A Chinese-language newspaper advertisement|thumb|The makers of ''Yan Ruisheng'' emphasized [[verisimilitude]], advertising that the cast looked exactly the same as their characters' real-life counterparts.]][/td] [td]Funds for the production{{sndash}} advertised as tens of thousands of [[Yuan (currency)#Republican era|yuan]]{{efn|The [[yuan (currency)|yuan]] is the basic unit of Chinese currency. Originally used to describe the [[Spanish dollar]], the definition expanded to include various forms of dollar; it also provides the etymology for the [[Japanese yen]] and the [[Korean won]]. It remains used to denote units of the [[renminbi]], the currency of the [[People's Republic of China]] since 1949 {{harv|Mulvey|2010}}. For more detail on the evolution of currency in mainland China, see [[Yuan (currency)#Republican era]].}}{{sfn|Lee|1999|p=116}}{{sndash}} were borrowed,{{sfn|Xiao|2013|p=462}} and equipment and crew were loaned from the filmmaking division of the [[Commercial Press]].{{efn|The Commercial Press' filmmaking division produced some forty-eight films, mostly documentaries, between 1917 and 1924. None are known to have survived, the warehouse having been destroyed during the [[Shanghai incident]] of 1932 {{harv|Qian|2024|p=52}}.}}{{sfn|Qian|2024|p=52}} The Commercial Press's filmmaking division also made its indoor studio available to the crew. Located on the glass-roofed fourth floor of the company's headquarters, the venue was lit by [[mercury-vapor lamp]]s that allowed for shooting at night.{{sfn|Xu|2012|p=453}} Despite the availability of such facilities, advertisements emphasized the extensive use of [[location shooting]], name-dropping the Fuyuli, Huileli, and Juanli brothels as well as the Helinchun Teahouse.{{sfn|Chen|2021}}[/td]
[td]Funds for the production{{sndash}} advertised as tens of thousands of [[Yuan (currency)#Republican era|yuan]]{{efn|The [[yuan (currency)|yuan]] is the basic unit of Chinese currency. Originally used to describe the [[Spanish dollar]], the definition expanded to include various forms of dollar; it also provides the etymology for the [[Japanese yen]] and the [[Korean won]]. It remains used to denote units of the [[renminbi]], the currency of the [[People's Republic of China]] since 1949 {{harv|Mulvey|2010}}. For more detail on the evolution of currency in the Republic of China, see [[Yuan (currency)#Republican era]].}}{{sfn|Lee|1999|p=116}}{{sndash}} were borrowed,{{sfn|Xiao|2013|p=462}} and equipment and crew were loaned from the filmmaking division of the [[Commercial Press]].{{efn|The Commercial Press' filmmaking division produced some forty-eight films, mostly documentaries, between 1917 and 1924. None are known to have survived, the warehouse having been destroyed during the [[Shanghai incident]] of 1932 {{harv|Qian|2024|p=52}}.}}{{sfn|Qian|2024|p=52}} The Commercial Press's filmmaking division also made its indoor studio available to the crew. Located on the glass-roofed fourth floor of the company's headquarters, the venue was lit by [[mercury-vapor lamp]]s that allowed for shooting at night.{{sfn|Xu|2012|p=453}} Despite the availability of such facilities, advertisements emphasized the extensive use of [[location shooting]], name-dropping the Fuyuli, Huileli, and Juanli brothels as well as the Helinchun Teahouse.{{sfn|Chen|2021}}[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]When making ''Yan Ruisheng'', the filmmakers emphasized a high level of [[verisimilitude]].{{efn|Such an emphasis on realism was thought to draw audiences; a similar approach was used for [[Lee Tit]]'s ''House Number Sixty-Six'' (1936) fifteen years later {{harv|Troost|2023|p=54}}.}} In this, they were aided by the extensive coverage of the court case and their own personal familiarity with the culprit. Some scenes were shot at the same locations where the events had occurred,{{sfn|Xiao|2013|pp=462โ463}} or at venues frequented by those involved,{{sfn|Qian|2024|p=52}} and the car used in the film was the same one in which Yan had driven Wang.{{sfn|Xiao|2013|pp=462โ463}} Also featured in the film were the [[Xuzhou railway station]], the {{ill|Shanghai Garrison Command|zh|ไธๆตท้ๅฎไฝฟ}}, and the execution grounds,{{sfn|Wei|2016|p=64}} as well as scenes of horse racing.{{sfn|Chen|2021}}[/td]
[td]When making ''Yan Ruisheng'', the filmmakers emphasized a high level of [[verisimilitude]].{{efn|Such an emphasis on realism was thought to draw audiences; a similar approach was used for [[Lee Tit]]'s ''House Number Sixty-Six'' (1936) fifteen years later {{harv|Troost|2023|p=54}}.}} In this, they were aided by the extensive coverage of the court case and their own personal familiarity with the culprit. Some scenes were shot at the same locations where the events had occurred,{{sfn|Xiao|2013|pp=462โ463}} or at venues frequented by those involved,{{sfn|Qian|2024|p=52}} and the car used in the film was the same one in which Yan had driven Wang.{{sfn|Xiao|2013|pp=462โ463}} Also featured in the film were the [[Xuzhou railway station]], the {{ill|Shanghai Garrison Command|zh|ไธๆตท้ๅฎไฝฟ}}, and the execution grounds,{{sfn|Wei|2016|p=64}} as well as scenes of horse racing.{{sfn|Chen|2021}}[/td]
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[td][[File:Yan Ruisheng - Advertisement claiming actors resemble historical figures (Shen Bao, 30 June 1921, p8).jpg|left|alt=A Chinese-language newspaper advertisement|thumb|The makers of ''Yan Ruisheng'' emphasized [[verisimilitude]], advertising that the cast looked exactly the same as their characters' real-life counterparts.]][/td] [td]Funds for the production{{sndash}} advertised as tens of thousands of [[Yuan (currency)#Republican era|yuan]]{{efn|The [[yuan (currency)|yuan]] is the basic unit of Chinese currency. Originally used to describe the [[Spanish dollar]], the definition expanded to include various forms of dollar; it also provides the etymology for the [[Japanese yen]] and the [[Korean won]]. It remains used to denote units of the [[renminbi]], the currency of the [[People's Republic of China]] since 1949 {{harv|Mulvey|2010}}. For more detail on the evolution of currency in mainland China, see [[Yuan (currency)#Republican era]].}}{{sfn|Lee|1999|p=116}}{{sndash}} were borrowed,{{sfn|Xiao|2013|p=462}} and equipment and crew were loaned from the filmmaking division of the [[Commercial Press]].{{efn|The Commercial Press' filmmaking division produced some forty-eight films, mostly documentaries, between 1917 and 1924. None are known to have survived, the warehouse having been destroyed during the [[Shanghai incident]] of 1932 {{harv|Qian|2024|p=52}}.}}{{sfn|Qian|2024|p=52}} The Commercial Press's filmmaking division also made its indoor studio available to the crew. Located on the glass-roofed fourth floor of the company's headquarters, the venue was lit by [[mercury-vapor lamp]]s that allowed for shooting at night.{{sfn|Xu|2012|p=453}} Despite the availability of such facilities, advertisements emphasized the extensive use of [[location shooting]], name-dropping the Fuyuli, Huileli, and Juanli brothels as well as the Helinchun Teahouse.{{sfn|Chen|2021}}[/td]
[td]Funds for the production{{sndash}} advertised as tens of thousands of [[Yuan (currency)#Republican era|yuan]]{{efn|The [[yuan (currency)|yuan]] is the basic unit of Chinese currency. Originally used to describe the [[Spanish dollar]], the definition expanded to include various forms of dollar; it also provides the etymology for the [[Japanese yen]] and the [[Korean won]]. It remains used to denote units of the [[renminbi]], the currency of the [[People's Republic of China]] since 1949 {{harv|Mulvey|2010}}. For more detail on the evolution of currency in the Republic of China, see [[Yuan (currency)#Republican era]].}}{{sfn|Lee|1999|p=116}}{{sndash}} were borrowed,{{sfn|Xiao|2013|p=462}} and equipment and crew were loaned from the filmmaking division of the [[Commercial Press]].{{efn|The Commercial Press' filmmaking division produced some forty-eight films, mostly documentaries, between 1917 and 1924. None are known to have survived, the warehouse having been destroyed during the [[Shanghai incident]] of 1932 {{harv|Qian|2024|p=52}}.}}{{sfn|Qian|2024|p=52}} The Commercial Press's filmmaking division also made its indoor studio available to the crew. Located on the glass-roofed fourth floor of the company's headquarters, the venue was lit by [[mercury-vapor lamp]]s that allowed for shooting at night.{{sfn|Xu|2012|p=453}} Despite the availability of such facilities, advertisements emphasized the extensive use of [[location shooting]], name-dropping the Fuyuli, Huileli, and Juanli brothels as well as the Helinchun Teahouse.{{sfn|Chen|2021}}[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]When making ''Yan Ruisheng'', the filmmakers emphasized a high level of [[verisimilitude]].{{efn|Such an emphasis on realism was thought to draw audiences; a similar approach was used for [[Lee Tit]]'s ''House Number Sixty-Six'' (1936) fifteen years later {{harv|Troost|2023|p=54}}.}} In this, they were aided by the extensive coverage of the court case and their own personal familiarity with the culprit. Some scenes were shot at the same locations where the events had occurred,{{sfn|Xiao|2013|pp=462โ463}} or at venues frequented by those involved,{{sfn|Qian|2024|p=52}} and the car used in the film was the same one in which Yan had driven Wang.{{sfn|Xiao|2013|pp=462โ463}} Also featured in the film were the [[Xuzhou railway station]], the {{ill|Shanghai Garrison Command|zh|ไธๆตท้ๅฎไฝฟ}}, and the execution grounds,{{sfn|Wei|2016|p=64}} as well as scenes of horse racing.{{sfn|Chen|2021}}[/td]
[td]When making ''Yan Ruisheng'', the filmmakers emphasized a high level of [[verisimilitude]].{{efn|Such an emphasis on realism was thought to draw audiences; a similar approach was used for [[Lee Tit]]'s ''House Number Sixty-Six'' (1936) fifteen years later {{harv|Troost|2023|p=54}}.}} In this, they were aided by the extensive coverage of the court case and their own personal familiarity with the culprit. Some scenes were shot at the same locations where the events had occurred,{{sfn|Xiao|2013|pp=462โ463}} or at venues frequented by those involved,{{sfn|Qian|2024|p=52}} and the car used in the film was the same one in which Yan had driven Wang.{{sfn|Xiao|2013|pp=462โ463}} Also featured in the film were the [[Xuzhou railway station]], the {{ill|Shanghai Garrison Command|zh|ไธๆตท้ๅฎไฝฟ}}, and the execution grounds,{{sfn|Wei|2016|p=64}} as well as scenes of horse racing.{{sfn|Chen|2021}}[/td]
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