Soeara Berbisa

Filmed in September and October 1941, Soeara Berbisa features keroncong music and was shot partly in western Java.

Advertisements emphasised the film's appeal to both native and Dutch audiences, and a review in De Indische Courant was positive.

However, a young man named Mardjohan has fallen in love with Mardinah, and to win her heart he spreads rumours about Mitra being the son of a convicted criminal.

The screenplay was written by Djojopranoto, who replaced Union's former screenwriter Saeroen after he left for rival company Star Film following the completion of Wanita dan Satria (1941).

[6] Union announced that Soeara Berbisa would be released to coincide with the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which began on 22 October 1941,[4] and advertisements for screenings in Medan, in northern Sumatra, date to early November 1941.

[7] A review in the Surabaya edition of De Indische Courant, however, indicates that the film had only premiered in the east Javan city on 14 January 1942.

[6] That newspaper gave a positive review, describing Soeara Berbisa as a tense film with humorous moments and beautiful scenery.

[b][4] In Dutch-language newspapers, the film was advertised as "an interesting and fascinating tale of two young men in the world of indigenous sports",[c] which nonetheless was produced in a "civilised" manner such that it could be appreciated by European audiences.