Cast: Shozaburo Abe

Direction Hiromasa Nomura

Cast Sanae Takasugi · Tokuji Kobayashi · Tomio Aoki · Mitsuko Yoshikawa

Synopsis Mother's Love Letter (1935) is a charming domestic comedy that centers around a dynamic family operating a judo school. The narrative revolves around a resilient wife who holds a strong presence in the household, and her husband, who is often...

Direction Heinosuke Gosho

Cast Tatsuo Saito · Mitsuko Yoshikawa · Masao Hayama · Yoshiko Tsubouchi

Direction Hiromasa Nomura

Cast Shozaburo Abe · Mariko Aoyama · Hideo Fujino · Masao Hayama

Synopsis Okinu and Clerk (1940) tells the story of Okinu, the daughter of a hosiery business proprietor, who harbors deep feelings for Yukidon, the youthful manager of the store. Their interactions, however, are marked by constant arguments. Complications arise when the...

Direction Kôzaburô Yoshimura

Cast Shozaburo Abe · Munenobu Aburai · Shôtarô Fujimatsu · Chiematsu Hanamura

Synopsis The Story of Tank Commander Nishizumi (1940) chronicles the journey of Kojiro Nishizumi, who follows his father's path by enrolling in military school and subsequently being deployed to the Chinese front. Nishizumi rises to command a tank regiment, where his...

Direction Hôtei Nomura

Cast Shozaburo Abe · Shinobu Aoki · Kiyoshi Aono · Ryuko Fuji

Direction Yasushi Sasaki

Cast Choko Iida · Koji Mitsui · Chishu Ryu · Shin Saburi

Direction Hiromasa Nomura

Cast Shozaburo Abe · Akio Isono · Sojin · Reikichi Kawamura

Synopsis Yotamono to komachimusume (1935) is a delightful Japanese comedy from the twilight of the silent film era, enhanced with a musical score. Part of a beloved series, this film weaves together a tale of rivalry, a playful prank, and a...

Direction Heinosuke Gosho

Cast Kinuyo Tanaka · Den Obinata · Shozaburo Abe · Shizue Akiyama

Synopsis The Dancing Girl of Izu (1933) follows the journey of a wandering performer, Kaoru, and her sibling, Eikichi, as they traverse various towns. Kaoru develops romantic feelings for a transient scholar, Mizuhara. Their path becomes complicated when they get embroiled...