Xu Man-Li

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

8Total Films

6.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 1, 1918

Birth Place: Guangdong province, China

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Xu Man-Li reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Romance

The majority of Xu Man-Li's filmography leans towards the Romance genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Xu Man-Li remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Spring in the South, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Xu Man-Li Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Xu Man-Li's career based on audience ratings.

★6.0

★6.0

Spring in the South: To please his dying father, Hong Yu, a college student, is forced to abandon his girlfriend, Little Hong, and marry his

Spring in the South

1932•Romance

★5.9

★5.9

Song at Midnight: In this Chinese version of The Phantom of the Opera, the mysterious Song Danping terrorizes the newly rebuilt opera hous

Song at Midnight

1937•Horror

★0.0

Song of Everlasting Regret (1936) movie poster

★0.0

Song of Everlasting Regret: A melodrama about the couple Zhu Dongxin and Ma Nina.

Song of Everlasting Regret

1936•Drama

★0.0

★0.0

Tomboy: A young woman must pretend to be a man to visit her grandfather, and gets into some romantic scrapes in the process.

Tomboy

1936•Romance

★0.0

The Three-Thousand-Year-Old Vampire (1939) movie poster

★0.0

The Three-Thousand-Year-Old Vampire: The story is about a 3,000 year old vampire that hides in a subterranean country, and how it works with thousands of dem

The Three-Thousand-Year-Old Vampire

1939•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Xu Man-Li.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1939	The Three-Thousand-Year-Old Vampire	-	Flop	Similar →
1938	Back Stage Lovers	宋丽丽	Flop	Similar →
1938	Visiting Shanghai After Sixty Years	刘妻	Flop	Similar →
1937	Youth on the March	-	Flop	Similar →
1937	Song at Midnight	Lu Die	Average	Similar →
1936	Song of Everlasting Regret	-	Flop	Similar →
1936	Tomboy	-	Flop	Similar →
1932	Spring in the South	girl	Average	Similar →

Xu Man-Li - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Xu Man-Li?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Xu Man-Li is "Spring in the South" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Xu Man-Li acted in?

Xu Man-Li has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Xu Man-Li?

Other notable films include "Song at Midnight", "Song of Everlasting Regret", and "Tomboy".