A Color Print of Edo

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MOVIE

A Color Print of Edo

The Color Print of Edo is a 1939 black and white Japanese silent film with benshi accompaniment directed by Kazuo Mori. It is a cheerful period drama, sprinkled with comical scenes and tells the story of a loyal and handsome Edo period servant who fights to help his older brother marry the woman he loves. The star of this film, Utaemon Ichikawa, gained enormous popularity for his portrayal of a cheerful and chivalrous man.

Original Title

錦絵江戸姿 旗本と街奴

Release Date

1939-05-10

Year

1939

Duration

1h 5m

Status

Released

Score

7.20

Production

#jidaigeki#historical-drama#benshi

Cast