Andjar Asmara, who directed Kartinah, had previous experience as the editor-in-chief of the film magazine Doenia Film (1929–1930) and dramatist for the theatrical group Dardanella.
Andjar Asmara, yang menyutradarai Kartinah, pernah menjadi redaktur majalah film Doenia Film (1929–1930) serta penulis untuk kelompok sandiwara Dardanella.