A Day in the Life of Chameko (1931)

05/26/1931 (JP) • 7m

Animation, Music

Overview

Based on a hit song by child star Hideko Hirai from 1929, this gem -- a real historical curiosity -- provides glimpses of 1930s popular culture through introducing the typical life of a bright, energetic young girl. It contains an early product placement (for Lion Toothpaste), educational content and newsreel footage of Japan’s first woman Olympic medalist, Kinue Hitomi.

Top Billed Cast

Hideko Hirai

Chameko (voice)

Ruby Takai

Mother (voice)

Teiichi Futamura

Teacher (voice)


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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

short film

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