In 1930s, movies and newspapers especially loved Jin Yan, especially the movie The Road starring him. From the start of 1934 to the full release of 1935, all kinds of newspapers followed closely. In the film history of China, this road is insurmountable. It is a masterpiece of realism and the first anti-Japanese film, which pushed the film level of China in 1930s to a new level. For Jin Yan himself, this is a typical work that highlights the performance world and style of young Jin Yan.
Jin Yan is one of the most important artists in China's early films and a representative of China's progressive films. His films reflect anti-feudalism, anti-oppression and anti-Japanese imperialism. At that time, Jin Yan was loved by the audience, not only because of his handsome appearance, but also because he took the lead in starring in many representative anti-Japanese films such as The Road and Top Gun. From him, the people of China discovered the progressive thought of resisting foreign aggression and building a new society. At that time, he was a role model for many people, and teenagers and college students especially liked to imitate Jin Yan's words and deeds.