Abstract: The history of Shao films can trace back to the days of Tianyi Company when Shao brothers went to the areas beyond the South China Sea and Hong Kong, shooting a lot of films in ancient costume and admitting such famous directors as Li Hanxiang, Hu Jinquan, Chu Yuan and Zhang Che. They have great influence on the shaping and development of the Chinese films in ancient costume, especially the introducing of Huangmei opera after 1960s. Therefore it is necessary to give them a proper assessment. What’s more, in company operation and film running in details, Shao brothers can also enlighten us greatly.

Key words: film in ancient costume, film of chivalrous swordsmen, Shao films