Kinuyo Tanaka Movies

Japanese film from 1933, adapted from a story serialized in the entertainment magazine "Fuji."

Japanese silent film from 1929.

Japanese silent comedy from 1930. The directorial debut of Hiromasa Nomura.

A feature-length work based on Kan Kikuchi’s newspaper novel, adapted for the screen by Kōgo Noda. With performances by stars such as...

A dramatized chapter in the life of Shimizu Jirocho, a famous yakuza boss, gambler, and folk hero of the 1800s.

1926 jidaigeki from Japan.

Japanese silent film from 1927. A landmark in the careers of two up-and-coming stars: director Heinosuke Gosho and, newly promoted to a starring...

Japanese silent film from 1928. Kinema Junpo ranked it among the ten best Japanese movies of the year.

Japanese silent film from 1929.

A young man torn between love and friendship.

The Japanese debut film of silent-era star Sessue Hayakawa, in which he not only starred but directed.

Japanese silent film from 1930.

Japanese silent film from 1930. Directed by Heinosuke Gosho, the film marked a new stage in the artistry of Kinuyo Tanaka, earning acclaim strong...

Japanese silent film from 1929.

The logger Yamato has been raising his daughter alone since his wife died in childbirth. The baron who owns the forests where he works convinces him...

Kan’ichi Hazama and Omiya Shigisawa are engaged to be married, but Omiya breaks the engagement to marry a wealthy banker’s son....

Japanese film from 1925.

Japanese silent film from 1931.

Tsukamoto and Omitsu are close friends, but one day, Tsukamoto becomes fascinated by Ayako, whom he meets at the home of Miyajima.

1926 jidaigeki (period drama) directed by Hiroshi Shimizu.