Movies

The Way of Drama unfolds in the world of kabuki in Osaka, but also addresses the politics of popular culture and the rivalry between theatrical...

The president learns that the company's biggest stockholder is also a friend of his singing teacher and spies on his movements.

1949 Japanese film

Based on a comic strip by Kaoru Akiyoshi. First in a four part film series.

1944 war movie

A sentimental tale of the filial love between shogun Iemitsu (matinee idol Hasegawa) and his loyal old retainer Hikoza (comedian Roppa, playing...

Japanese comedy film.

Japanese comedy film.

The film generally regarded as Japan’s first true musical was also the first film made entirely in-house by the pioneering studio P.C.L., a...

Based on the comic by Kaoru Akiyoshi

Japanese comedy film released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Shintoho's founding.

1948 adaptation of Golden Devil, part 2

1951 Japanese movie. The characters of Mito Kōmon and Yaji and Kita are brought together

Based on the comic by Ichio Matsushita

Japanese comedy film.

An early Japanese sound film, notable for being the only Japanese film ever to use the Western Electric Sound System. Contrary to most Western...

Japanese comedy film.

Japanese war film based on the true story of Yoshiko Kawashima, played by actress Miyuki Takakura in her film debut.

Based on the serialized story "東京一代女" which appeared in Tokyo Shinbun. A geisha known for her dancing begins...

Akogare no Hawaii kôro