 In 1941 , Star Film made two films starring Pah Wongso to take advantage of his popularity . The first , Pah Wongso Pendekar Boediman ( Pah Wongso the Cultured Warrior ) , depicted him as a nut seller who investigates the murder of a rich hajji . It was released to popular acclaim , although the journalist Saeroen suggest this was predominantly because of Pah Wongso 's existing popularity within the Chinese community . A second film , a comedy titled Pah Wongso Tersangka , depicted Pah Wongso as a suspect in an investigation and was released in December 1941 . Writing in the magazine Pertjatoeran Doenia dan Film , " S. " praised the introduction of comedy to the Indies ' film industry , and expressed hope that the film would " leave audiences rolling with laughter " . 
