this was followed by several further films, including "bengawan solo" (1949) and "air mata pengantin" (1952). by 1950's "tirtonadi", waldy had begun to have a behind the scenes role, serving as cinematographer. in 1953, beginning with "musafir kelana", tan & wong put waldy in charge of their subsidiary, ardjuna film, and he began to direct regularly – though often taking acting roles in the films he directed. his most active year was 1954 during which he appeared in five films. a 1955 article in "doenia film" credited waldy with the discovery of several rising stars, including elly joenara, zainal abidin, and sukarno m. noor.