Kinuyo Tanaka Movies

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

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

Japanese silent film from 1932.

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

Japanese film from 1932.

Japanese film from 1932.

Japanese jidaigeki from 1927. The titular character's nickname may suggest agility, stealth, or other outstanding skills.

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

Japanese film from 1925.

Early silent film from Hiroshi Shimizu.

A period drama about samurai who survived a loss in battle. An early jidaegeki by Hiroshi Shimizu.

Japanese silent film from 1930.

Japanese film from 1925.

Japanese silent film from 1929.

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

Japanese film from 1925.

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

Record of Love and Desire a.k.a. Desire of Night (愛慾の記[b], Aiyoku no ki; lit. "Memories of Love and Desire") is a 1930...

Hirano's wife Yasuko had grown weary of her life of poverty. Her feelings of dissatisfaction deepened when she met her elegantly dressed friend...

Japanese film from 1932, adapted from the novel by Kan Kikuchi. The first sound film from director Yasujiro Shimazu.