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Rd Mochtar

May 02, 2024

In this Indonesian name, there is no family name nor a patronymic.

Hajji Raden Mochtar (born 31 May 1918), often credited as Rd Mochtar, was an Indonesian actor. Of noble descent, Mochtar was discovered by Albert Balink and first cast in the commercial failure Pareh (1936). Rising to popularity after the release of Terang Boelan the following year, he spent nearly sixty years in film, while also becoming a businessman and farmer.

Rd Mochtar
Mochtar in Siti Akbari (1940)
Born(1918-05-31)31 May 1918
Cianjur, Dutch East Indies
OccupationActor
Years active1935–1991
Notable work

Childhood and early career edit

Mochtar was born in Cianjur, West Java, on 31 May 1918.[1] He was a Javanese of priyayi (noble) descent. He had a brother, Rd. Kosasih, an actor, and R. Sujetti Djuariah (b. 1926), an actress.[2] Mochtar did his elementary school studies at a Taman Siswa school in Bandung.[1]

 
Mochtar and his wife, Sukarsih, in 1953

In 1935 Mochtar was cast in the leading role of Mahmud in Albert Balink's film Pareh. Balink was out with coffee with Joshua and Othniel Wong and saw Mochtar, whom he considered tall, strong, and handsome, driving by. Balink and the Wongs chased Mochtar in their car and caught him. For the film Mochtar was told to use the title Raden, which he and his family had already abandoned.[3] According to the Indonesian anthropologist Albertus Budi Susanto, the emphasis on Mochtar's title was meant as a way to draw a higher-class audience.[4] The film, which cost 75,000 gulden to produce, was a commercial failure.[5] However, it was financially beneficial for Mochtar, who was paid a monthly retainer of 250 gulden.[6]

Balink recalled Mochtar for his next film, Terang Boelan (Full Moon), in 1937. Although the role called for Mochtar to sing he was unable to do so. As such, the composer Ismail Marzuki was called to provide Mochtar's singing voice. The film was a commercial success, garnering over 200,000 Singapore dollars during its international release.[7] This led to Mochtar becoming a bankable star and often playing alongside Roekiah. The film also played a role in the establishment of a star system in the country's cinema.[1] Soon after the release of Terang Boelan Mochtar married the actress Soekarsih (b. 1918), whom he had met on the set of Pareh.[8]

After the success of Terang Boelan and Balink's emigration to the United States, most of the cast – including Mochtar – were signed with Tan's Film. Mochtar's first film with the company, Fatima (1938), was a commercial success, earning 200,000 gulden on a 7,000 gulden budget.[9] After making several further films, by 1940 Mochtar had left Tan's over a wage dispute. He made a further three films with Yo Kim Tjan's Populair Films before transferring to Action Film.[10]

Later career edit

During the Japanese occupation (1942–1945) and ensuing four-year revolution, Mochtar acted in several theatrical groups, including Terang Boelan, Bintang Soerabaja, and Pantai Warna. As the Indonesian film industry gained steam during the 1950s, Mochtar continued acting. Aside from Indonesian films, he also had a role in Rodrigo de Villa, by the Philippine company LVN Pictures.[1]

In the late 1950s the local film industry ebbed and Mochtar became a businessman, then later a farmer. In the mid-1960s he went on the hajj to Mecca, and in the 1970s he began acting again. During this period he received awards from both the West Javan and Jakartan governments for his acting.[1] He continued to be active in film until 1991.[11]

Filmography edit

Mochtar appeared in 69 films spanning a period of almost sixty years,[11] as follows:

References edit

Footnotes

  1. ^ a b c d e Encyclopedia of Jakarta, Mochtar, Raden.
  2. ^ Sdt, Bb. (10 June 1951). "R. Sujetti Djuariah, Adik Kontan dari Rd. Mochtar". Aneka (in Indonesian). Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  3. ^ Biran 2009, p. 157.
  4. ^ Susanto 2003, p. 241.
  5. ^ Biran 2009, p. 160.
  6. ^ Biran 2009, p. 161.
  7. ^ Biran 2009, p. 171.
  8. ^ Filmindonesia.or.id, Pareh.
  9. ^ Biran 2009, p. 175.
  10. ^ Biran 2009, pp. 224, 227.
  11. ^ a b Filmindonesia.or.id, Filmografi untuk Rd Mochtar.

Bibliography

  • Biran, Misbach Yusa (2009). Sejarah Film 1900–1950: Bikin Film di Jawa [History of Film 1900–1950: Making Films in Java] (in Indonesian). Komunitas Bamboo working with the Jakarta Art Council. ISBN 978-979-3731-58-2.
  • "Filmografi untuk Rd Mochtar" [Filmography for Rd Mochtar]. filmindonesia.or.id (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Konfidan Foundation. from the original on 31 August 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
  • "Mochtar, Raden". Encyclopedia of Jakarta (in Indonesian). Jakarta City Government. Archived from the original on 28 July 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
  • "Pareh". filmindonesia.or.id (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Konfidan Foundation. from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
  • Susanto, A. Budi (2003). Identitas Dan Postkolonialitas Di Indonesia [Identity and Postcolonialism in Indonesia] (in Indonesian). Yogyakarta: Kanisius. ISBN 978-979-21-0851-4.

External links edit

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In this Indonesian name there is no family name nor a patronymic Hajji Raden Mochtar born 31 May 1918 often credited as Rd Mochtar was an Indonesian actor Of noble descent Mochtar was discovered by Albert Balink and first cast in the commercial failure Pareh 1936 Rising to popularity after the release of Terang Boelan the following year he spent nearly sixty years in film while also becoming a businessman and farmer Rd MochtarMochtar in Siti Akbari 1940 Born 1918 05 31 31 May 1918Cianjur Dutch East IndiesOccupationActorYears active1935 1991Notable workPareh Terang Boelan Contents 1 Childhood and early career 2 Later career 3 Filmography 4 References 5 External linksChildhood and early career editMochtar was born in Cianjur West Java on 31 May 1918 1 He was a Javanese of priyayi noble descent He had a brother Rd Kosasih an actor and R Sujetti Djuariah b 1926 an actress 2 Mochtar did his elementary school studies at a Taman Siswa school in Bandung 1 nbsp Mochtar and his wife Sukarsih in 1953 In 1935 Mochtar was cast in the leading role of Mahmud in Albert Balink s film Pareh Balink was out with coffee with Joshua and Othniel Wong and saw Mochtar whom he considered tall strong and handsome driving by Balink and the Wongs chased Mochtar in their car and caught him For the film Mochtar was told to use the title Raden which he and his family had already abandoned 3 According to the Indonesian anthropologist Albertus Budi Susanto the emphasis on Mochtar s title was meant as a way to draw a higher class audience 4 The film which cost 75 000 gulden to produce was a commercial failure 5 However it was financially beneficial for Mochtar who was paid a monthly retainer of 250 gulden 6 Balink recalled Mochtar for his next film Terang Boelan Full Moon in 1937 Although the role called for Mochtar to sing he was unable to do so As such the composer Ismail Marzuki was called to provide Mochtar s singing voice The film was a commercial success garnering over 200 000 Singapore dollars during its international release 7 This led to Mochtar becoming a bankable star and often playing alongside Roekiah The film also played a role in the establishment of a star system in the country s cinema 1 Soon after the release of Terang Boelan Mochtar married the actress Soekarsih b 1918 whom he had met on the set of Pareh 8 After the success of Terang Boelan and Balink s emigration to the United States most of the cast including Mochtar were signed with Tan s Film Mochtar s first film with the company Fatima 1938 was a commercial success earning 200 000 gulden on a 7 000 gulden budget 9 After making several further films by 1940 Mochtar had left Tan s over a wage dispute He made a further three films with Yo Kim Tjan s Populair Films before transferring to Action Film 10 Later career editDuring the Japanese occupation 1942 1945 and ensuing four year revolution Mochtar acted in several theatrical groups including Terang Boelan Bintang Soerabaja and Pantai Warna As the Indonesian film industry gained steam during the 1950s Mochtar continued acting Aside from Indonesian films he also had a role in Rodrigo de Villa by the Philippine company LVN Pictures 1 In the late 1950s the local film industry ebbed and Mochtar became a businessman then later a farmer In the mid 1960s he went on the hajj to Mecca and in the 1970s he began acting again During this period he received awards from both the West Javan and Jakartan governments for his acting 1 He continued to be active in film until 1991 11 Filmography editMochtar appeared in 69 films spanning a period of almost sixty years 11 as follows Pareh Rice 1936 Terang Boelan Full Moon 1937 Fatima 1938 Siti Akbari 1940 Gagak Item Black Raven 1939 Garoeda Mas Golden Garuda 1941 Boedjoekan Iblis Demons Temptations 1941 Moestika dari Djemar 1941 Bengawan Solo 1949 Terang Bulan Moonlight 1950 Sedap Malam Sweetness of the Night 1950 Bantam 1950 Rindu Longing 1951 Surjani Mulia The Great Surjani 1951 Sepandjang Malioboro The Length of Malioboro 1951 Marunda 1951 Main Main Djadi Sungguhan Acting for Real 1951 Dunia Gila Crazy World 1951 Hidup Baru New Life 1951 Rodrigo de Villa 1952 Leilani 1953 Gara gara Hadiah Because of a Gift 1953 Pegawai Tinggi Stately Employee 1954 Gara gara Djanda Muda Because of a Young Widow 1954 Berdjumpa Kembali Meet Again 1955 Hadiah 10 000 10 000 Gifts 1955 Gadis Sesat Lost Maiden 1955 Kamar Kosong Empty Room 1956 Harta Angker Cursed Treasure 1956 Djandjiku My Promise 1956 Wanita Indonesia Indonesian Women 1958 Tak Terduga Unexpected 1960 Limapuluh Megaton Fifty Megatons 1961 Asmara dan Wanita Love and Women 1961 Tauhid 1964 Singa Betina dari Marunda The Lioness from Marunda 1971 Si Gondrong 1971 Bengawan Solo River of Love 1971 Malin Kundang Anak Durhaka Malin Kundang Faithless Child 1971 Deru Campur Debu Dust with Dust 1972 Dalam Sinar Matanya In Her Eyes 1972 Perkawinan Marriage 1972 Tokoh Figure 1973 Jembatan Merah The Red Bridge 1973 Ibu Sejati True Mother 1973 Gara gara Riot 1973 Dosa di Atas Dosa Sins Upon Sins 1973 Mei Lan Aku Cinta Padamu I Love You Mei Lan 1974 Si Doel Anak Modern Doel the Modern Child 1976 Sesuatu yang Indah Something Beautiful 1976 Remaja 76 Teens of 76 1976 Pembalasan Naga Sakti The Holy Dragon s Revenge 1976 Dukun Beranak Dukun and Child 1977 Balada Dua Jagoan Ballad of Two Masters 1977 Jangan Menangis Mama Don t Cry Mom 1977 Hamil Muda Young and Pregnant 1977 Cobra 1977 Krakatau 1977 Karate Sabuk Hitam Black Belt Karate 1977 Remaja Idaman The Perfect Teen 1979 Di Sini Cinta Pertama Kali Bersemi Here Love Bloomed for the First Time 1980 Bercanda Dalam Duka Laughing in Grief 1981 Merenda Hari Esok Preparing for Tomorrow 1981 Tirai Malam Pengantin Curtains for the Newlyweds 1983 Sunan Kalijaga dan Syech Siti Jenar Sunan Kalijaga and Syech Siti Jenar 1985 Nyi Mas Gandasari 1989 Tutur Tinular 1989 Ketika Dia Pergi When She Leaves 1990 Tutur Tinular II 1991 References editFootnotes a b c d e Encyclopedia of Jakarta Mochtar Raden Sdt Bb 10 June 1951 R Sujetti Djuariah Adik Kontan dari Rd Mochtar Aneka in Indonesian Retrieved 5 January 2024 Biran 2009 p 157 Susanto 2003 p 241 Biran 2009 p 160 Biran 2009 p 161 Biran 2009 p 171 Filmindonesia or id Pareh Biran 2009 p 175 Biran 2009 pp 224 227 a b Filmindonesia or id Filmografi untuk Rd Mochtar Bibliography Biran Misbach Yusa 2009 Sejarah Film 1900 1950 Bikin Film di Jawa History of Film 1900 1950 Making Films in Java in Indonesian Komunitas Bamboo working with the Jakarta Art Council ISBN 978 979 3731 58 2 Filmografi untuk Rd Mochtar Filmography for Rd Mochtar filmindonesia or id in Indonesian Jakarta Konfidan Foundation Archived from the original on 31 August 2014 Retrieved 28 July 2012 Mochtar Raden Encyclopedia of Jakarta in Indonesian Jakarta City Government Archived from the original on 28 July 2012 Retrieved 28 July 2012 Pareh filmindonesia or id in Indonesian Jakarta Konfidan Foundation Archived from the original on 2 December 2013 Retrieved 23 July 2012 Susanto A Budi 2003 Identitas Dan Postkolonialitas Di Indonesia Identity and Postcolonialism in Indonesia in Indonesian Yogyakarta Kanisius ISBN 978 979 21 0851 4 External links editRd Mochtar at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Rd Mochtar amp oldid 1197798388, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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