Movies

Japanese silent film from 1930.

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

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

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

Short Japanese silent comedy from 1926. Directed by "Kamata Nonkinosuke," a probable pseudonym for a junior director (literally "Carefree Man from...

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

Japanese silent film from 1929.

Japanese silent film from 1928.

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

1926 jidaigeki from Japan.

Japanese film from 1925.

Japanese silent film from 1928.

Japanese jidaigeki from 1927.

Japanese silent film from 1929.

Japanese film from 1934, based on a novel by Itsuma Maki (real name Kaitarō Hasegawa).

Japanese film from 1932.

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...

Japanese film from 1932.

Early Japanese silent film directed by Heinosuke Gosho.

Japanese silent film from 1926, directed by Heinosuke Gosho and featuring Kinuyo Tanaka.